Fujifilm X half vs Ricoh GR IIIx
The bottom line
These two are closely matched. The differences below are where they diverge — weigh the ones that map to how you actually shoot, and let price and handling break the tie.
Choose the Ricoh GR IIIx if…
- ✓You want maximum detail for landscapes, studio or large prints — 24.2MP resolves noticeably more than 17.7MP and gives more cropping latitude.
- ✓You shoot handheld — in-body stabilisation lets you use slower shutter speeds and steadies video, which the other body can't do without a stabilised lens.
- ✓You shoot in low light or indoors — a higher native ISO ceiling (102,400) gives it the edge after dark.
Where they differ
- ›Price: the Fujifilm X half launched at $849, $150 under the Ricoh GR IIIx — money that could go toward glass.
- ›Stabilisation: only the Ricoh GR IIIx has in-body IS — slower handheld shutter speeds and steadier video without relying on stabilised lenses.
- ›Resolution: 24.2MP on the Ricoh GR IIIx vs 17.7MP — more detail and crop room, at the cost of larger files.
Frequently asked
Is the Fujifilm X half or the Ricoh GR IIIx better?
These two are closely matched. The differences below are where they diverge — weigh the ones that map to how you actually shoot, and let price and handling break the tie.
Who should choose the Ricoh GR IIIx?
Choose the Ricoh GR IIIx if you want maximum detail for landscapes, studio or large prints — 24.2MP resolves noticeably more than 17.7MP and gives more cropping latitude. Choose it if you shoot handheld — in-body stabilisation lets you use slower shutter speeds and steadies video, which the other body can't do without a stabilised lens. Choose it if you shoot in low light or indoors — a higher native ISO ceiling (102,400) gives it the edge after dark.
What is the main difference between the Fujifilm X half and the Ricoh GR IIIx?
Price: the Fujifilm X half launched at $849, $150 under the Ricoh GR IIIx — money that could go toward glass.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1-inch | APS-C |
| Image Processor | − | GR ENGINE 6 |
| Effective Resolution | 17.7 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Lens Mount | Fixed Lens | Fixed Lens |
| Built-in Lens | 32mm f/2.8 (equiv.) | 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equiv.) |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 200 – 12800 | 100 – 102400 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | − | − |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/2000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | − | − |
| Flash Sync Speed | − | − |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | − | − |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | − | − |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 24p | Up to 60p |
| 10-bit Internal | No | No |
| Recording Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Log Profiles | − | − |
| Built-in Mic | − | − |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Mic Input | No | No |
| HDMI Output | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | − | − |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | − | − |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | No | No |
| Vehicle AF | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | − | − |
| EVF Resolution | − | − |
| EVF Magnification | − | − |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 2.4" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 0.92M dots | 1.04M dots |
| LCD Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v5.2 | v4.2 |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| Memory Card Slots | 1x SD UHS-I | 1x SD UHS-I |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $849 | $999 |
| Body Material | Aluminum Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 105.8×64.3×45.8 mm | 109.4×61.9×35.2 mm |
| Weight | 240g (8.5 oz) | 262g (9.2 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| In-Body Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | − | − |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 880 shots | 200 shots |
| Battery Type | NP-W126S | DB-110 |
