Fujifilm
X100VI
Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.
$1,599
Released Feb 2024
Ricoh
GR III
Street photography icon with 24.24MP APS-C, 28mm equivalent GR lens, 3-axis SR, and snap-focus in a pocket body.
$899
Released Mar 2019
X100VI is 4.9 years newer.
Wins
X100VI
Wins
GR III
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX100VI has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 49)
- BGR III has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- AX100VI has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR III has lower Weight (257 g vs 521 g)
- AX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 24.24 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X100VI
128 × 75 × 55 mm
521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
GR III
109 × 62 × 33 mm
257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)
X100VI is 19mm wider, 13mm taller, and 22mm thicker than GR III.
X100VI is 264 g heavier than GR III.
Depth (front-to-back): 55mm X100VI · 33mm GR III
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X100VI
128 × 75 mm
GR III
109 × 62 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X100VI
128 × 55 mm
GR III
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X100VI
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
GR III
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X100VI
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
AF points / zones
425 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only X100VI supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X100VI supports it
Reasons to choose
GR III
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.9, 33.2
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Weight
257 g vs 521 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 125 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X100VI
Pros
- ✓Unique fixed 23mm lens
- ✓40MP sensor
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Compact street camera
Cons
- –Fixed lens only
- –No interchangeable lenses
- –Premium price
GR III
Pros
- ✓Pocketable APS-C
- ✓28mm equivalent GR lens
- ✓3-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓Snap focus street shooting
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X100VI or GR III?
X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for GR III — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X100VI and GR III?
X100VI is 40.2 MP and GR III is 24.24 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100VI and GR III have in-body image stabilization?
X100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while gR III has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100VI or the GR III?
X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic. GR III reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100VI and GR III?
X100VI weighs 521 g and GR III weighs 257 g, so the GR III is 264 g lighter.
Do the X100VI and GR III record 4K video?
X100VI: 4K up to 60p. GR III: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X100VI and GR III weather sealed?
X100VI: Yes. GR III: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 310 shots (CIPA) for the X100VI and 200 shots for the GR III, giving the X100VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
X100VI launched at $1,599 and GR III at $899. The GR III is $700 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Ricoh press materials.