A lot of us creators are on the journey to find the best compact travel camera in 2023, simply to create photos we love and capture memories to remember forever. Comment below your favorite of the two!
The ricoh shooting experience isn't non existent, it's just different. With the fujis, the experience is almost precious. You wander, slowly, smell the flowers, speak to the locals, see a shot, set a few dials, compose, say thank you, buy a flower, move on. With the ricoh, the experience is going unnoticed, like a silent assassin. Move, see a shot, stop, snap, move. The joystick isn't needed because you've already set the focus using snap focus. You are calculated. A few steps ahead. You left the house for the day with a plan and then you execute. Then you palm it or put it in your pocket and move on. Lol.
I knew the fuji fanboys were different but this is approaching leica levels lmao 😂 I don't understand why ppl can't just enjoy the cameras they have without feeling like they have to justify why it's better than the others.
Thanks for the video. I am using both Ricoh GR3 and GR3x, but never had the chance to experience the Fuji x100V, hence my intrerest. I noted some of your points that need a bit of corrections tough. 1. The Ricoh has the full touch screen functionality (AF postioning, AF actuation, and AF actuation + shutter release), hence the need for the joystick is irrelevant and the speed is actually much faster, than any joystick can provide. 2. "The Fuji is not pocketable due to its built-in tilt screen." No, the tilt screen is not extending its size at all. The Fuji is simply bigger, than most of the pockets. However, I do agree, the tilt screen is a competitive advantagious feature of the Fuji. 3. Picture profiles: Fuji has the edge for jpg shooters. For those many who wants retain the liberty to finalize the art piece in post, this is not a relevant feature at all. 4. Fuji's mobile connectivity feature is theoretical vs Ricoh actually works seemlessly. 5. Battery performance is obviously constrained in the Ricoh due to its compact form factor, but personally I never used up more than 2 batteries on a full day shooting after learning how to optimize its performance. I wonder if you only use the rare screen on the Fuji for composition and review shots, how long would it last. 6. I would have liked some image quality comparision. The Ricoh has an amazing quality lens that is quite unique as having a sweet spot at f2.8, yes wide open. Its bokeh quality is suprisingly good (being a 28mm FF eqv.) and its close up focusing is also stunning (up to 6cm). How does the Fuji compare? Based on the shots in your video, I find the Fuji shots just soft to me and also the bokeh is rather unpleasant, but I would not conclude on some holiday shots. 7. The Ricoh has a very usefull IBIS that helps low light photography a lot. I belive Fuji does not feature that. 8. Comparing the GR3 to your Canon Powershot shooting experience is simply an insult and clearly indicates that you have not nearly explored your Ricoh GR3 yet. Yes, the Fuji's retro controls are cool and also bring up some nostalgic feelings to me, but you have all those manual controls on the Ricoh as well. 9. Finally, I'd have mentioned some significant drawbacks of the Ricoh: due to its retracting lens meachnism, it is rather dust sensitive, which I believe the Fuji is completely free of. It can be addressed using various protection methods, but none works perfectly and some negatively impacts the pocketability of the camera. Also the Ricoh neither has a built in flash, nor a built in optical/electronic viewfinder which I can easily live with, but maybe a show stopper for some folks.
I (quite)totally agree with you but on ricoh cons you should mention the dial wheel issue. Most of used units I find for sale were affected. Sorry for my eng.
Had both. Ricoh wins hands down for me and I'm a Fuji fan boy. Have the GFX, X100F, X-H2, X-T3. It wins for two reasons. really is pocketable and to be able to set the FN button to Auto Exposure is a game changer. You set everything in manual and when you move from a really bright scene to a dark one (or visa versa) and don't have time to set aperture, iso and shutter (as you may miss the shot). Simply press the FN button and it will adjust the shutter speed for the correct exposure. Also I prefer the 27-28mm focal length.
Have you ever heard about dust in sensor issue on the GR? How’s your view about it? I’m going to buy me a Ricoh GR3 but the dust in sensor problem kind of a drawback. Thanks!
I had a GRIIIX & would have kept it. The image quality is as good as fujifilm & it was easy to use. Only two issues - I wear glasses for close up & so can’t really use the screen while shooting so wasn’t able to compose precisely, & the camera is not as robust in the hand as my XPro cameras.
I’m a Fuji lover, first the wonderful little XT20 then the 4, I love them both … but a couple of years ago I confess, I had an affair …. Yes, you guessed with the GR3 … I promised the XT4 and pleaded it was just a moment, it meant nothing, it was just a phase and it will pass … it never did … I couldn’t give up either I still love them both. They tolerate one another but sometimes, just sometimes, when I’m heading out to shoot … you can feel the tension … and sometimes, I’m convinced I hear a quiet whisper “… choose me” 😉 😊 ❤️ 📷
I’ve shot with both Fuji and Ricoh. My heart is with the Fuji but the reality is that I’ve taken many more pictures with the Ricoh. It’s so portable and discreet and the engineering is brilliant. If I had to let one go I would keep the Ricoh.
I sold my X100V and I bought the GRiii and the GRiiix. I also have the wide lens for the GRiii and the telephoto lens for the GRiiix. Owning both Ricohs with their adaptive lenses makes it a great combo. Ricoh’s files are razor sharp. I love the fact that the Ricoh cameras are so compact and discreet. To me, image quality, camera size, portability, more focal length options (GRiii & GRiiix and their lenses) outweigh not having a viewfinder or mechanical dials. That is something I can live without. I also dislike the worm artifacts that Fuji files produce in LR. I have also owned the XT-20, XT-2, XT-3, XE-4 and now the XH-2. I’m really considering switching to Canon since Fuji lacks on autofocus speeds. Mind you, I originally started off shooting Sony (A6000,A72, A7R4) prior to jumping ships to Fuji.
The x100 also has wide and tele converters. Apart from the viewfinder, you get much better battery life, a flash, better video and weather sealing (to help avoid dust on the sensor).
@@kikflip yes, you’re right. I forgot to mention that. In all reality, weather sealing is not important to me because no camera is really “weather sealed”. It’s weather resistant to a certain degree. I get around taking photos in the rain by using an inexpensive dry bag hack with my Ricoh. UA-cam has videos on this hack. Or simply using an umbrella to cover myself and the camera. As far as the lenses on the X100V, it makes the camera bulkier. To me, portability is very important and that’s another reason I gravitate towards the Ricoh. I was blown away by the photo quality of the Ricoh. As an owner of both cameras, I can safely say that the Ricoh blows Fuji files out of the water. That’s the reason I sold the X100V. It’s a nice looking camera, but I don’t think it’s worth the hype. I’m really looking forward to the new Ricoh camera that should be coming out soon. I hope they also make a monochrome version.
I'm trying to decide between the GRiii and the x100v as well, I don't really consider myself a pro photographer and I have been taking photos with an iPhone only. That being said after watching this video, I may purchase the GRiii now since it's so small that it would make a great everyday camera I can take anywhere. I feel like for the Fuji, I would probably need a small camera bag or a fanny pack to carry it around which I may forget more often.
I've taken my ricoh gr III all over the world for the last 3 years. I've used the Fuji and before but the for Crop Sensor camera, the ease of the Ricoh can't be beat. For the record, you don't need the joystick for focus point since the Ricoh has a great touch screen for focus point.
I’ve taken X100 variants to a dozen or so countries by now for many years and it’s a true photographers camera. I carry the Ricoh in set situations for one feature, the snap focus. Two different approaches entirely for these two beautifully different tools :)
I have both, and its the Ricoh gr3 and 3x all day over my fuji x100v. I even use them more than my xt5, xe1, leica m6 and the 501cm. I have no problems with batteries, as i have ten.
What about the quality? I had XT3 a few years ago and I just didn’t like the colors or the image quality compared to my canon full frame mirrorless. The ricoh is looking really good, especially for the size and aPS C sensor.
Little oversight on the focusing on the ricoh. You can select centre priory focus. You can tap the screen and camera will focus only where you tapped. Can move the focus point around the screen. Also auto focus continuous.
Without any testing, I'd confidently say both. The look, feel, and essence of the image is so much better than I have ever got an iPhone to produce. That's not to say you couldn't produce a similar image, I just love the ease of use with the Fuji and Ricoh, knowing you'll get a beautiful image each time.
Especially since the GR IIIx exists, I agree it mostly boils down to pocketability vs. shooting experience. For me, the 100V is small enough that the super tactile shooting experience wins out.
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Ricoh all the way for me, I'm buying a GR IIIx soon. My main concern is size. I currently have a Sony a6400 with a few lenses, and it's really great, but I do find that despite it being small compared to other cameras it is still a little too big to be an everyday carry camera. I'll absolutely still be using it for when I need a specific type of lens, or fast auto focus, fast burst speed etc. but I really want something that is literally no hassle at all to bring with me when I go out even if I don't want to wear a bag. As someone who is primarily interested in street photography and has problems with anxiety, I think that trying a super small stealthy camera may be beneficial to me.
I had an earlier X100 model, which I got rid of because I was missing shots from the camera taking ages to come back on from sleep, and random buggy issues. Is this still a problem?
I have both and I carry both because I love them both. It's like picking your favorite kid or sibling. I'm a bigger guy so I can fit both the X100V in my pocket of travel pants and light Patagonia Air jacket. So correct about he X app, I hella wanna punch it 🤣. Congrats on the Diary Edition, I got that one by luck and it is still hard to get. Mahalo for sharing.
It is worthy to mention that Ricoh’s distance priority focusing is incredibly useful for street photography. Other advantages of the Ricoh for street photography are how “unnoticeable” it is, as well as its wider field of view. Pictures taken with the Ricoh are also usually sharper than those taken with the X100v which is somewhat soft at wider apertures.
Ricoh GR III has same focusing features compared to x100 V. Continuous AF, Spot AF, it's unique Snap Focus etc. If you want to change focus points then just use the touchscreen to select focus point.
I’m primarily a film shooter, but I’m a big fan of both the GR and X100 series. I’m pretty sure the focus point on the GRIII can be set by simply touching the screen just like on a smart phone, which would actually be faster than setting it with the joystick on the Fuji. I don’t have any experience with the GRIII, but I have an older GR, the camera can be pretty menu divey to get to the settings, but once you figure out how you like to use it, you can save those settings as the new default. It does have much better focus modes than the default mode shown. The Ricoh GR does take a lot of use to figure out. I imagine the X100 is more fun to use with the analog controls, that’s actually why I prefer my film cameras to the GR. I think both of these cameras are going to be future classics (I’m holding onto my GR for this reason and for the day I get priced out of shooting film.) The X100 photos are 🔥.
Totally! The touch function definitely works as tap to focus, but I guess I prefer the Fuji's way of doing it. Also harder to do without the angled screen... I got used to the x100v!
Love your videos! I got an unrelated question, I got an iphone 14, I use it often for taking video of foods all over the world, do you think the video quality of the iphone 14 beats the Ricoh GRiiix with bigger sensor? I usually only take video on street foods, so portability of ricoh GRiii is what i love about it. Thanks !
Hmm that’s a good question and I wouldn’t be able to say without doing a side by side test. Also think through your workflow, if the Ricoh adds another annoying step, maybe sticking with iPhone for vertical video for example may be better.
I totally agree with your conclusion: the shooting experience makes the difference. I love to take my GR just into my trouser pocket. One comment about your autofocus comparsion: have you noticed the GRIII touch AF? Of course, when using the Fujifilm`s viewfinder the joystick is fine, but with the display you are faster with a touch AF.
yes on the touch AF, but I guess my mind is so used to the tactical Fuji focus button (even though Fuji has touch AF as well) it just feels weird and without the flip screen, forces you to pull the camera closer to your eyes haha
It is GR for the win when it come to traveling. When I visit a place where it said photography not allowed, I just smile and said sure we will see about that.
the ricoh is my perfect ‘always with me’ and a great complement to a larger camera with interchangeable lenses. because it is so small and inconspicuous, i do completely different things with it than i did with the x100v - and once you have configured it to your body, you can work incredibly quickly and effectively with it. it also simply has the better lens - clearly. unfortunately, it looks so inconspicuous and unhip that it took me far too long to realise that the camera was like ‘built for me’.
For me, the most importsnt factor been 50 is that I dont feel the image on a screen as I do on viewfinder.. And I dont wear glasses when not home and hard to read settings on screen while isceasy in viewfinder.
I am a 35mm film shooter and I ended up snagging a x100v and I was immediately shocked at how good the imagery was...and how fun it was to make the recipes. One thing I personally ran into going from film to digital was...I was taking SO many photos. They were all good photos, I could instantly see them, and I found myself taking too many. I ended up selling the x100v to a friend only so I could stay in the moment more. After considering the 35mm film prices + processing...it keeps $35mm film at $1 shot and makes me shoot much less and stay in the moment. I know that's cheesy to say but that's the only reason I sold the x100v...I think it is a beast and probably one of the best if not the best compact digital camera for travel.
The film recipes are seriously SO much fun to create and dial into your own preference! Love the note about staying in the moment, especially with travel! That's vital.
That’sa really interesting perspective! I ditched film because i couldn’t shoot more. But for me I can have a terrible time at something but be happy if i get a good picture
After owning the GRIIIx for a year I've found that it really because an extension of yourself. I know it sounds corny but it fits in the fanny pack I have to carry everyday (epipen) anyways so I always have it with me. I never have those "I wish I had my camera" moments anymore. One thing not mentioned is the Snap focusing. You can set the focus distance before shooting and it will save when you turn off your camera. That way if you're doing street photography you can pull it out of your pocket and capture the image in literally 1 second or less if it's already out. IMO that's a bigger advantage for street photography than a tilting screen. It's already 28mm so it's going to be hard to miss your subject at waist level anways.
Everything is subjective. Fuji is for new photographers, its easy and convenient to use. Ricoh is for people who know how to judge distance and can compose photos in the head. Snap focus is faster than any auto focus.
I own a Ricoh GR IIIX, a Fujifilm X-T5 (40 MP) and a Nikon Z7 (45 MP) and What I can say is that the Ricoh's lens is so sharp and its sensor so good that the quality of the photos beats the Fujifilm (especially because of its better dynamic range) and equals the Nikon. Everytime I look at a photo made with the Ricoh, I just wonder how such a small camera can give such outstanding results !
Maybe you should take the time to learn the functions of the Ricoh. You said you missed the joystick for focus, Ricoh has a touch focus system. Isn’t that easier and faster than a joystick?
Hey there! Personally I enjoy the joystick more and find it easier than the touch, especially bc the screen on the Ricoh doesn’t move. So for my style of photography, it is indeed not easier. But thanks for the comment!
Love my Ricoh GRiii. With recipes, you can get some lovely aesthetics. It is, as you say, a pocket camera and the process isn’t as engaging as other cameras with a viewfinder. I use my Olympus Em5iii for that though. For city breaks and family situations where your prime reason isn’t photography, i find it serves me as having a very high quality camera on me still. I use the centre focus point and recompose as on my 5D classic. Just works for me. Great video; thankyou!
Totally! I'll be exploring different recipes on the Ricoh. My goal is to get one to match my Fuji Classic Negative as best as possible (I just love the look of that)
When you compare the shooting experience, I think you miss the real power of the Ricoh, it’s Snap focus shooting feature. It’s not just a point and shoot camera if you actually learn to use it. That feature is extensive in the Ricoh and it really why it is the king of Street photography. That require you to have a better understanding of the exposure triangle. Although the Fuji has the retro interface, but I think the Ricoh actually more retro for me in terms of thinking how to judge a scene and planned out the quick changing environment. In that regard, the Ricoh is brilliant.
On the Fuji why wouldn't you just use a narrow aperture to get a lot of depth of field and pre-focus the lens to the desired distance? Isn't that the same thing as this much vaunted Snap Focus?
@@JackBurton-qp4hc yes, you can do that in a Fuji, the same idea. It also have a focus scale to show you the range. But that’s not as quick and sophisticated as the Ricoh way, with Ricoh snap focus, you can reset a few focus range, and you also can adjust your aperture to change the range very quickly, so when you’re in situations that require, you can switch quickly and take the shot with confidence. The Fuji way is more conventional, while it can do the same, but not exactly like in the past, the focusing ring on the Fuji is slow and it turn continuously without limit, so it’s not a favorable method.
As well as missing the touch focus, you also missed the Ricoh's snap focus feature - the ultimate fast focus. Maybe read the manual? Having used both, the Ricoh's focus speed and flexibility easily beats the Fuji. Neither have as fast low-light autofocus as a modern full frame mirrorless from, say, Sony or Nikon.
A couple of things that I think are important to highlight in favor of the Ricoh are: Snap Focus and Stabilizer. They are also related to battery life. If you shoot with Snap Focus and remove stabilization, you will be extending the camera battery. Snap Focus allows fast shots using an old acquaintance: hyperfocal I don't find Fujifilm's application that repugnant, but it must be admitted that Ricoh's ability to transmit Raw and the speed at which it does so are impressive
Bonjour, merci pour votre vidéo mais le passage des clichés va beaucoup trop vite pour moi on a pas le temps d’apprécier les différences entre les deux appareils…
What would you suggest for biking/bikepacking for fotos and videos? Sony Rx100, Fuji X100, Ricoh GR or even a GM5 with a 20mm lens. Just to capture the good moment and make a few videos. I will carry it in my pocket or in a top tube bag
I found a cheap secondhand RX100V three months ago and have been exclusively shooting it (coming from an A6400 with a similar menu system). I'm finally at a point where I like the color photos and they are holding up to my A6400. The portability and autofocus is unmatched but man... it has to be stopped down and not shot at 24mm equivalent for sharp sharp photos. Messing with the Creative Styles and White Balance options make it possible to get really nice jpegs but I'm still shooting RAW + JPEG. The Fujis seem like way less work and instant enjoyment!
One has a viewfinder and the other doesn't. An LCD on the back is useless under certain conditons like bright overcast. No one needs to look for shade to stand in to frame a shot.
Hi, I have the Fuji XT30II and it's a spectacle!!! Try it if you can, it's slightly 1cm smaller than the X100V and you can change lenses with it. I took the two Pankake lenses of 18mm F2 and 27mm F2.8 with these 2 very small lenses I do everything, I feel really good!
I'm so sad I have the x70 and when the x100v came out I was short on cash so I didn't grab it right away. Waited and boom pandemic happen and everyone started getting into the cam...now it cost an arm and a leg just to buy one sigh
I own both. If I could only have one of the two, I would choose the Fuji X100v, but I can tell you right now that I use the Ricoh GRiii 98% of the time. Very rarely will I use the Fuji. Comparing Fuji vs Ricoh. Fuji x100v - more intuitive controls - more pleasing white balance (subjective) - more bokeh - 35mm equivalent is easier to use for most scenarios. - better video capability Ricoh GRiii - One-handed controls, Fuji can’t. - colors are more neutral, realistic, and natural feeling (subjective) - images are cleaner, sharper, with more detail all things being equal, better resolving power - 28mm equivalent is more flexible indoors and outdoors, you won’t be falling off cliffs trying to frame all - IN BODY IMAGE STABILIZATION is better than the extra stop without it. Why do I use the Ricoh GRiii more even though I think the Fuji is better overall? - IBIS for low light situations. - 28mm is more flexible. I can get closer, but I can’t always step further back. 28mm to 35mm isn’t that great a zoom. - Cleaner images. I’m sorry Fuji family, I’ve compared hundreds of images, the GRiii photos look cleaner, sharper. - Super pocketable and portable. It’s not inconvenient, and it is less eye catching.
PSA to all my friends Apple sells an SD card reader for iphones. So instead of airdropping from your laptop, you can easily access and save whichever pictures you want directly from your phone. :)
A lot of us creators are on the journey to find the best compact travel camera in 2023, simply to create photos we love and capture memories to remember forever. Comment below your favorite of the two!
I love my Fuji! I literally carry it with me every day since it fits in my purse
The ricoh shooting experience isn't non existent, it's just different. With the fujis, the experience is almost precious. You wander, slowly, smell the flowers, speak to the locals, see a shot, set a few dials, compose, say thank you, buy a flower, move on.
With the ricoh, the experience is going unnoticed, like a silent assassin. Move, see a shot, stop, snap, move. The joystick isn't needed because you've already set the focus using snap focus. You are calculated. A few steps ahead. You left the house for the day with a plan and then you execute. Then you palm it or put it in your pocket and move on. Lol.
That comparison brought a smile on my face. Thank you :)
You put it perfectly !
I knew the fuji fanboys were different but this is approaching leica levels lmao 😂
I don't understand why ppl can't just enjoy the cameras they have without feeling like they have to justify why it's better than the others.
And then you wake up!!
I love this haha! Haven't seen anyone describe it so accurately (and poetically)
Thanks for the video. I am using both Ricoh GR3 and GR3x, but never had the chance to experience the Fuji x100V, hence my intrerest. I noted some of your points that need a bit of corrections tough. 1. The Ricoh has the full touch screen functionality (AF postioning, AF actuation, and AF actuation + shutter release), hence the need for the joystick is irrelevant and the speed is actually much faster, than any joystick can provide. 2. "The Fuji is not pocketable due to its built-in tilt screen." No, the tilt screen is not extending its size at all. The Fuji is simply bigger, than most of the pockets. However, I do agree, the tilt screen is a competitive advantagious feature of the Fuji. 3. Picture profiles: Fuji has the edge for jpg shooters. For those many who wants retain the liberty to finalize the art piece in post, this is not a relevant feature at all. 4. Fuji's mobile connectivity feature is theoretical vs Ricoh actually works seemlessly. 5. Battery performance is obviously constrained in the Ricoh due to its compact form factor, but personally I never used up more than 2 batteries on a full day shooting after learning how to optimize its performance. I wonder if you only use the rare screen on the Fuji for composition and review shots, how long would it last. 6. I would have liked some image quality comparision. The Ricoh has an amazing quality lens that is quite unique as having a sweet spot at f2.8, yes wide open. Its bokeh quality is suprisingly good (being a 28mm FF eqv.) and its close up focusing is also stunning (up to 6cm). How does the Fuji compare? Based on the shots in your video, I find the Fuji shots just soft to me and also the bokeh is rather unpleasant, but I would not conclude on some holiday shots. 7. The Ricoh has a very usefull IBIS that helps low light photography a lot. I belive Fuji does not feature that. 8. Comparing the GR3 to your Canon Powershot shooting experience is simply an insult and clearly indicates that you have not nearly explored your Ricoh GR3 yet. Yes, the Fuji's retro controls are cool and also bring up some nostalgic feelings to me, but you have all those manual controls on the Ricoh as well. 9. Finally, I'd have mentioned some significant drawbacks of the Ricoh: due to its retracting lens meachnism, it is rather dust sensitive, which I believe the Fuji is completely free of. It can be addressed using various protection methods, but none works perfectly and some negatively impacts the pocketability of the camera. Also the Ricoh neither has a built in flash, nor a built in optical/electronic viewfinder which I can easily live with, but maybe a show stopper for some folks.
I agree completely with your detailed comments. I find this video very shallow and not helpful at all.
Using my GR III for 1,5 years now and not a single sign of dust anywhere, allthough I was using it in e.g. Cyprus and Egypt...
I (quite)totally agree with you but on ricoh cons you should mention the dial wheel issue. Most of used units I find for sale were affected. Sorry for my eng.
Had both. Ricoh wins hands down for me and I'm a Fuji fan boy. Have the GFX, X100F, X-H2, X-T3. It wins for two reasons. really is pocketable and to be able to set the FN button to Auto Exposure is a game changer. You set everything in manual and when you move from a really bright scene to a dark one (or visa versa) and don't have time to set aperture, iso and shutter (as you may miss the shot). Simply press the FN button and it will adjust the shutter speed for the correct exposure. Also I prefer the 27-28mm focal length.
Have you ever heard about dust in sensor issue on the GR? How’s your view about it? I’m going to buy me a Ricoh GR3 but the dust in sensor problem kind of a drawback. Thanks!
Game changer!
@@frostholic It's definitely a real problem. The Fuji is much more robust. The Ricoh despite being pocketable, needs to be cared for a lot.
The Ricoh has a touch screen that allows you to set the focus point. You can also set it up to take the photo at the same time.
Nice to know, I’m thinking of picking one up, for what it’s worth the x100v has touch focus and touch focus capture as well
I had a GRIIIX & would have kept it. The image quality is as good as fujifilm & it was easy to use. Only two issues - I wear glasses for close up & so can’t really use the screen while shooting so wasn’t able to compose precisely, & the camera is not as robust in the hand as my XPro cameras.
Was going to comment this as well it’s very useful
Touch screen for focusing is faster than the joystick of the x100v. Image quality of the Ricoh is higher than the Fuji.
@@Cinq1the x100v has touch screen focus as well
it’s stupid how good this video is
Very, absolutely stupid. I have both. Not close. Fuji Dominates
not more stupid than your attitude @@harshyknuckles1824
seriously, subscribed simply because I appreciated the artistic elements to the shots
I’m a Fuji lover, first the wonderful little XT20 then the 4, I love them both … but a couple of years ago I confess, I had an affair …. Yes, you guessed with the GR3 … I promised the XT4 and pleaded it was just a moment, it meant nothing, it was just a phase and it will pass … it never did … I couldn’t give up either I still love them both. They tolerate one another but sometimes, just sometimes, when I’m heading out to shoot … you can feel the tension … and sometimes, I’m convinced I hear a quiet whisper “… choose me” 😉 😊 ❤️ 📷
I’ve shot with both Fuji and Ricoh. My heart is with the Fuji but the reality is that I’ve taken many more pictures with the Ricoh. It’s so portable and discreet and the engineering is brilliant. If I had to let one go I would keep the Ricoh.
I sold my X100V and I bought the GRiii and the GRiiix. I also have the wide lens for the GRiii and the telephoto lens for the GRiiix. Owning both Ricohs with their adaptive lenses makes it a great combo. Ricoh’s files are razor sharp. I love the fact that the Ricoh cameras are so compact and discreet. To me, image quality, camera size, portability, more focal length options (GRiii & GRiiix and their lenses) outweigh not having a viewfinder or mechanical dials. That is something I can live without. I also dislike the worm artifacts that Fuji files produce in LR. I have also owned the XT-20, XT-2, XT-3, XE-4 and now the XH-2. I’m really considering switching to Canon since Fuji lacks on autofocus speeds. Mind you, I originally started off shooting Sony (A6000,A72, A7R4) prior to jumping ships to Fuji.
The x100 also has wide and tele converters.
Apart from the viewfinder, you get much better battery life, a flash, better video and weather sealing (to help avoid dust on the sensor).
@@kikflip yes, you’re right. I forgot to mention that. In all reality, weather sealing is not important to me because no camera is really “weather sealed”. It’s weather resistant to a certain degree. I get around taking photos in the rain by using an inexpensive dry bag hack with my Ricoh. UA-cam has videos on this hack. Or simply using an umbrella to cover myself and the camera.
As far as the lenses on the X100V, it makes the camera bulkier. To me, portability is very important and that’s another reason I gravitate towards the Ricoh. I was blown away by the photo quality of the Ricoh. As an owner of both cameras, I can safely say that the Ricoh blows Fuji files out of the water. That’s the reason I sold the X100V. It’s a nice looking camera, but I don’t think it’s worth the hype.
I’m really looking forward to the new Ricoh camera that should be coming out soon. I hope they also make a monochrome version.
You are correct, the Ricoh files are fantastic. The prints I get are amazing.
I'm trying to decide between the GRiii and the x100v as well, I don't really consider myself a pro photographer and I have been taking photos with an iPhone only. That being said after watching this video, I may purchase the GRiii now since it's so small that it would make a great everyday camera I can take anywhere. I feel like for the Fuji, I would probably need a small camera bag or a fanny pack to carry it around which I may forget more often.
If you have bought either of them could you mention which one and how it is going?
I would love to hear a follow up on this too :)
I've taken my ricoh gr III all over the world for the last 3 years. I've used the Fuji and before but the for Crop Sensor camera, the ease of the Ricoh can't be beat. For the record, you don't need the joystick for focus point since the Ricoh has a great touch screen for focus point.
I’ve taken X100 variants to a dozen or so countries by now for many years and it’s a true photographers camera. I carry the Ricoh in set situations for one feature, the snap focus. Two different approaches entirely for these two beautifully different tools :)
I have both, and its the Ricoh gr3 and 3x all day over my fuji x100v. I even use them more than my xt5, xe1, leica m6 and the 501cm. I have no problems with batteries, as i have ten.
10 batteries hahah that is one way to solve the battery issue!
What about the quality? I had XT3 a few years ago and I just didn’t like the colors or the image quality compared to my canon full frame mirrorless. The ricoh is looking really good, especially for the size and aPS C sensor.
Little oversight on the focusing on the ricoh.
You can select centre priory focus.
You can tap the screen and camera will focus only where you tapped. Can move the focus point around the screen.
Also auto focus continuous.
Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Channel with lots of potential. Keep going.
Thanks so much! Let us know what you'd love to see more of!
I agree with you, I have fujifilm xpro3 and gr3x . Both cameras are great. However the shooting experience are totally different.
Great video and comparison between the two cameras. I just got an X100V and it makes a wonderful companion to my Canon R6 MkII. I absolutely love it!
Great video. What do you think of the new Ricoh gr3x? Would that appeal more to you?
This makes me decide to get both frankly.
Can you show a settings and film recipe settings for the Ricoh GR III
This is so helpful! I owned Fuji x100f and was thinking about buying ricoh gr iii or not! Now I got the answer 🙌🏻 …. still with the Fuji💞
You can touch the screen to change the focus point on the Ricoh.
No doubts for best street photography camera: Richo GR. Great snap feature, ergonomics and pocket size is all matter to me
With Ricoh, you can also use your finger to set your focus point on the screen 😊
Great video to pop up on my feed few months before flying. Thanks for the video❤
Thanks for watching!
Ricoh GRiiix is my best camera for every day use and for traveling, it’s just perfect!
Which one of these 2 cameras represents an upgrade in picture quality from an iPhone 15?
Without any testing, I'd confidently say both. The look, feel, and essence of the image is so much better than I have ever got an iPhone to produce. That's not to say you couldn't produce a similar image, I just love the ease of use with the Fuji and Ricoh, knowing you'll get a beautiful image each time.
Especially since the GR IIIx exists, I agree it mostly boils down to pocketability vs. shooting experience. For me, the 100V is small enough that the super tactile shooting experience wins out.
That intro was fantastic, also the overall video is great!
Hi! It’s the first video that i see from you, but I liked a lot your calm voice, on point details that you gave, the nice way of exposing the ideas, the way you filmed. Nice and useful. Meet your new subscriber ✌️🫶
Thank you for the kind words! Appreciate you checking it out!
Ricoh all the way for me, I'm buying a GR IIIx soon. My main concern is size. I currently have a Sony a6400 with a few lenses, and it's really great, but I do find that despite it being small compared to other cameras it is still a little too big to be an everyday carry camera. I'll absolutely still be using it for when I need a specific type of lens, or fast auto focus, fast burst speed etc. but I really want something that is literally no hassle at all to bring with me when I go out even if I don't want to wear a bag. As someone who is primarily interested in street photography and has problems with anxiety, I think that trying a super small stealthy camera may be beneficial to me.
I’ve had both for a while now. They’re excellent cameras and really complement each other.
That's what I feel now having used them for almost 2 months! I def don't want to sell one or the other.
your style of presenting stuff and narrating is so so natural. love your works and videos.
thank you for the kind words! appreciate you watching!
I like when I shoot with the griiix nobody looks at me… or just think why is that shoot with an old point and shoot
I had an earlier X100 model, which I got rid of because I was missing shots from the camera taking ages to come back on from sleep, and random buggy issues. Is this still a problem?
As an A7IV shooter, I absolutely LOVE my little Fuji XE-4 and take it everywhere!!!
The best GRIii vid. When I saw 30+ mins I thought I’d go for 5. But. Held to the end - excellent content
Really wanted to try a Ricoh but the numerous reports of dust ingress and build quality kept me away.....
Which cameri did you use for shooting this video?
Sony fx3!
$2000 vs $900. Now is the Fuji 2 times better for the tilt and mechanical knobs? Very different camera for different uses with similar end-results.
is it sony rx100 vii good for travel or smartphone like iphone 14 pro better?
Loved loved loved this video. Now I know for sure which one to buy
glad to hear it was so helpful!
About the fuji app. Do you use the "Camera Remote" app or newer (and more stable) "XApp"?:)
The Ricoh is pocketable, but many users report that because it’s not weather sealed you get dust on the sensor.
oh girl, i'm obseeeeessed.
yeah, it's stupid how great this video is. just so you know, I came here from the tiktok video you made. keeo going!
Thank you so much for the kind words!! Appreciate you checking it out!
I have both and I carry both because I love them both. It's like picking your favorite kid or sibling. I'm a bigger guy so I can fit both the X100V in my pocket of travel pants and light Patagonia Air jacket.
So correct about he X app, I hella wanna punch it 🤣.
Congrats on the Diary Edition, I got that one by luck and it is still hard to get. Mahalo for sharing.
It is worthy to mention that Ricoh’s distance priority focusing is incredibly useful for street photography. Other advantages of the Ricoh for street photography are how “unnoticeable” it is, as well as its wider field of view. Pictures taken with the Ricoh are also usually sharper than those taken with the X100v which is somewhat soft at wider apertures.
Ricoh GR III has same focusing features compared to x100 V. Continuous AF, Spot AF, it's unique Snap Focus etc.
If you want to change focus points then just use the touchscreen to select focus point.
I’m primarily a film shooter, but I’m a big fan of both the GR and X100 series. I’m pretty sure the focus point on the GRIII can be set by simply touching the screen just like on a smart phone, which would actually be faster than setting it with the joystick on the Fuji. I don’t have any experience with the GRIII, but I have an older GR, the camera can be pretty menu divey to get to the settings, but once you figure out how you like to use it, you can save those settings as the new default. It does have much better focus modes than the default mode shown. The Ricoh GR does take a lot of use to figure out. I imagine the X100 is more fun to use with the analog controls, that’s actually why I prefer my film cameras to the GR. I think both of these cameras are going to be future classics (I’m holding onto my GR for this reason and for the day I get priced out of shooting film.) The X100 photos are 🔥.
Totally! The touch function definitely works as tap to focus, but I guess I prefer the Fuji's way of doing it. Also harder to do without the angled screen... I got used to the x100v!
Ricoh gr film simulations are really impressive, specially the positive, negative, hi contrast bw and crossed processes ones.
I love the snap focus, it works brilliantly. Plus Ricoh is constantly adding features via firmware updates.
Love the vibe of the video
thank you for checking it out!
That was really cool and very helpful video presentation. Thank you very much. 😊
Love your videos! I got an unrelated question, I got an iphone 14, I use it often for taking video of foods all over the world, do you think the video quality of the iphone 14 beats the Ricoh GRiiix with bigger sensor? I usually only take video on street foods, so portability of ricoh GRiii is what i love about it. Thanks !
Hmm that’s a good question and I wouldn’t be able to say without doing a side by side test. Also think through your workflow, if the Ricoh adds another annoying step, maybe sticking with iPhone for vertical video for example may be better.
I totally agree with your conclusion: the shooting experience makes the difference. I love to take my GR just into my trouser pocket. One comment about your autofocus comparsion: have you noticed the GRIII touch AF? Of course, when using the Fujifilm`s viewfinder the joystick is fine, but with the display you are faster with a touch AF.
yes on the touch AF, but I guess my mind is so used to the tactical Fuji focus button (even though Fuji has touch AF as well) it just feels weird and without the flip screen, forces you to pull the camera closer to your eyes haha
It is GR for the win when it come to traveling. When I visit a place where it said photography not allowed, I just smile and said sure we will see about that.
the ricoh is my perfect ‘always with me’ and a great complement to a larger camera with interchangeable lenses. because it is so small and inconspicuous, i do completely different things with it than i did with the x100v - and once you have configured it to your body, you can work incredibly quickly and effectively with it. it also simply has the better lens - clearly. unfortunately, it looks so inconspicuous and unhip that it took me far too long to realise that the camera was like ‘built for me’.
GR3, x100v and Leica, which one takes better-looking photo?
I think its mostly subjective but the Leica is alot more expensive
Great comparison, thanks, brilliant
Thanks for watching!
For me, the most importsnt factor been 50 is that I dont feel the image on a screen as I do on viewfinder.. And I dont wear glasses when not home and hard to read settings on screen while isceasy in viewfinder.
I carry an Original Ricoh GR 8.1 megapixel digital camera.
I love it.
Doesn't the Ricoh have touch screen focus? That'd be much easier than using the wheel.
I am a 35mm film shooter and I ended up snagging a x100v and I was immediately shocked at how good the imagery was...and how fun it was to make the recipes. One thing I personally ran into going from film to digital was...I was taking SO many photos. They were all good photos, I could instantly see them, and I found myself taking too many. I ended up selling the x100v to a friend only so I could stay in the moment more. After considering the 35mm film prices + processing...it keeps $35mm film at $1 shot and makes me shoot much less and stay in the moment. I know that's cheesy to say but that's the only reason I sold the x100v...I think it is a beast and probably one of the best if not the best compact digital camera for travel.
The film recipes are seriously SO much fun to create and dial into your own preference! Love the note about staying in the moment, especially with travel! That's vital.
That’sa really interesting perspective! I ditched film because i couldn’t shoot more. But for me I can have a terrible time at something but be happy if i get a good picture
I’m more confused than ever to know which camera to buy. Is it true that the Ricoh is a dust magnet?
I haven’t had any dust issues with my Ricoh! I have heard that’s a concern, but no personal experience.
After owning the GRIIIx for a year I've found that it really because an extension of yourself. I know it sounds corny but it fits in the fanny pack I have to carry everyday (epipen) anyways so I always have it with me. I never have those "I wish I had my camera" moments anymore. One thing not mentioned is the Snap focusing. You can set the focus distance before shooting and it will save when you turn off your camera. That way if you're doing street photography you can pull it out of your pocket and capture the image in literally 1 second or less if it's already out. IMO that's a bigger advantage for street photography than a tilting screen. It's already 28mm so it's going to be hard to miss your subject at waist level anways.
that the result photo from camera, is already edited or original ?
no edits out of camera, just JPG and used picture profile inside of both Fuji x100v and Ricoh GR iii
Everything is subjective. Fuji is for new photographers, its easy and convenient to use. Ricoh is for people who know how to judge distance and can compose photos in the head. Snap focus is faster than any auto focus.
I own a Ricoh GR IIIX, a Fujifilm X-T5 (40 MP) and a Nikon Z7 (45 MP) and What I can say is that the Ricoh's lens is so sharp and its sensor so good that the quality of the photos beats the Fujifilm (especially because of its better dynamic range) and equals the Nikon. Everytime I look at a photo made with the Ricoh, I just wonder how such a small camera can give such outstanding results !
Thanks for this video. It made my choice
I’m still floored people don’t talk about the Fuji X-E2 or X-E3 or X-E4 more.
Maybe you should take the time to learn the functions of the Ricoh. You said you missed the joystick for focus, Ricoh has a touch focus system. Isn’t that easier and faster than a joystick?
Hey there! Personally I enjoy the joystick more and find it easier than the touch, especially bc the screen on the Ricoh doesn’t move. So for my style of photography, it is indeed not easier. But thanks for the comment!
I have both.
Cant go wrong with either of them
Love my Ricoh GRiii. With recipes, you can get some lovely aesthetics. It is, as you say, a pocket camera and the process isn’t as engaging as other cameras with a viewfinder. I use my Olympus Em5iii for that though.
For city breaks and family situations where your prime reason isn’t photography, i find it serves me as having a very high quality camera on me still. I use the centre focus point and recompose as on my 5D classic. Just works for me.
Great video; thankyou!
Totally! I'll be exploring different recipes on the Ricoh. My goal is to get one to match my Fuji Classic Negative as best as possible (I just love the look of that)
would be good to do a follow up to this down the track to see how your thinking evolves and whether you would miss the fuji
planning on it! I'll be shooting with both in Mexico City here in a few weeks and plan to update y'all!
When you compare the shooting experience, I think you miss the real power of the Ricoh, it’s Snap focus shooting feature. It’s not just a point and shoot camera if you actually learn to use it. That feature is extensive in the Ricoh and it really why it is the king of Street photography. That require you to have a better understanding of the exposure triangle. Although the Fuji has the retro interface, but I think the Ricoh actually more retro for me in terms of thinking how to judge a scene and planned out the quick changing environment. In that regard, the Ricoh is brilliant.
On the Fuji why wouldn't you just use a narrow aperture to get a lot of depth of field and pre-focus the lens to the desired distance? Isn't that the same thing as this much vaunted Snap Focus?
@@JackBurton-qp4hc yes, you can do that in a Fuji, the same idea. It also have a focus scale to show you the range. But that’s not as quick and sophisticated as the Ricoh way, with Ricoh snap focus, you can reset a few focus range, and you also can adjust your aperture to change the range very quickly, so when you’re in situations that require, you can switch quickly and take the shot with confidence. The Fuji way is more conventional, while it can do the same, but not exactly like in the past, the focusing ring on the Fuji is slow and it turn continuously without limit, so it’s not a favorable method.
As well as missing the touch focus, you also missed the Ricoh's snap focus feature - the ultimate fast focus. Maybe read the manual? Having used both, the Ricoh's focus speed and flexibility easily beats the Fuji. Neither have as fast low-light autofocus as a modern full frame mirrorless from, say, Sony or Nikon.
01:55 - please get to know all the different focus modes before leaving such a comment...
I went with the X100S for a more budget option.
great idea, and probably creates that epic film look as well!
I bought a x100 s for 300 Euro nearly 5 years ago. Today the prices are crazy. Even for sich an old camera like the 100s.
A couple of things that I think are important to highlight in favor of the Ricoh are: Snap Focus and Stabilizer. They are also related to battery life. If you shoot with Snap Focus and remove stabilization, you will be extending the camera battery. Snap Focus allows fast shots using an old acquaintance: hyperfocal
I don't find Fujifilm's application that repugnant, but it must be admitted that Ricoh's ability to transmit Raw and the speed at which it does so are impressive
01:44 - what? You can touch the display and set the point. Quicker than on the Fuji!
You can't tap to focus on the ricoh?
You can.
Bonjour, merci pour votre vidéo mais le passage des clichés va beaucoup trop vite pour moi on a pas le temps d’apprécier les différences entre les deux appareils…
What a great video 👌
Really solid review. 1.3k subs?!? That number will go up if you continue this quality reviews/content. 🤘🏼🙌🏼
Thank you for the kind words and watching the video! Appreciate it!
What would you suggest for biking/bikepacking for fotos and videos? Sony Rx100, Fuji X100, Ricoh GR or even a GM5 with a 20mm lens. Just to capture the good moment and make a few videos. I will carry it in my pocket or in a top tube bag
The Ricoh gr3 or DJI Osmo pocket 3 100% - I actually do long cycling days and the Ricoh has been amazing to have!
@@gravel.travel thx :-) so far I had my DJI Osmo Action and and an iPhone. The lx15 is appealing to but also not to slim
I found a cheap secondhand RX100V three months ago and have been exclusively shooting it (coming from an A6400 with a similar menu system). I'm finally at a point where I like the color photos and they are holding up to my A6400. The portability and autofocus is unmatched but man... it has to be stopped down and not shot at 24mm equivalent for sharp sharp photos. Messing with the Creative Styles and White Balance options make it possible to get really nice jpegs but I'm still shooting RAW + JPEG. The Fujis seem like way less work and instant enjoyment!
Great review! Thank you. Concise and practical.
Thanks for watching and the kind comment!
The possibility to use a Mist Filter on the Fuji X100V 👌
You can also with the griiix provided you get the adaptator. I own one.
However, it is not pocketable anymore 😢
@@thuy-uyennguyen9368Ricoh has an HDF version now 🎉
One has a viewfinder and the other doesn't. An LCD on the back is useless under certain conditons like bright overcast. No one needs to look for shade to stand in to frame a shot.
Hi, I have the Fuji XT30II and it's a spectacle!!! Try it if you can, it's slightly 1cm smaller than the X100V and you can change lenses with it. I took the two Pankake lenses of 18mm F2 and 27mm F2.8 with these 2 very small lenses I do everything, I feel really good!
I'm so sad I have the x70 and when the x100v came out I was short on cash so I didn't grab it right away. Waited and boom pandemic happen and everyone started getting into the cam...now it cost an arm and a leg just to buy one sigh
I own both. If I could only have one of the two, I would choose the Fuji X100v, but I can tell you right now that I use the Ricoh GRiii 98% of the time. Very rarely will I use the Fuji. Comparing Fuji vs Ricoh.
Fuji x100v
- more intuitive controls
- more pleasing white balance (subjective)
- more bokeh
- 35mm equivalent is easier to use for most scenarios.
- better video capability
Ricoh GRiii
- One-handed controls, Fuji can’t.
- colors are more neutral, realistic, and natural feeling (subjective)
- images are cleaner, sharper, with more detail all things being equal, better resolving power
- 28mm equivalent is more flexible indoors and outdoors, you won’t be falling off cliffs trying to frame all
- IN BODY IMAGE STABILIZATION is better than the extra stop without it.
Why do I use the Ricoh GRiii more even though I think the Fuji is better overall?
- IBIS for low light situations.
- 28mm is more flexible. I can get closer, but I can’t always step further back. 28mm to 35mm isn’t that great a zoom.
- Cleaner images. I’m sorry Fuji family, I’ve compared hundreds of images, the GRiii photos look cleaner, sharper.
- Super pocketable and portable. It’s not inconvenient, and it is less eye catching.
x100v had leaf shutter for serious photographer use flash in daylight & video4k 30frame
ricoh gr3 had image stabilization but video full HD 1080
Ricoh has a leaf shutter also.
3:06
Clipped clouds on the q2 🤮
Fuji’s dr400 provides a filmic roll off for $3500 less!
Has the iPhone 15 caught up?
PSA to all my friends Apple sells an SD card reader for iphones. So instead of airdropping from your laptop, you can easily access and save whichever pictures you want directly from your phone. :)
27mm>>>>35mm. 27mm wins every time for me. ;)
The Ricoh is obviously a good camera, but for me it's letdown by the flimsy toggles and buttons.
Compared to the Fuji, the Ricoh definitely takes a hit in the build quality department!
Good video content
Hipster fads
Practical photography
Ricoh GR3 easy
The Ricoh is a camera you can always have with you.
Ricoh has touch focus, so there is no problem there