Reasons to choose X-T1
Released in 2014, X-T1 has about 368 mm² of sensor area, 16.3 MP effective resolution, and a 440 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm X-T1
vs Ricoh GR
VS
Sensor area
368 mm²
X-T1371 mm²
GR- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.6%
The GR has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
X-T1MetricGR
16.3 MPEffective pixels16.2 MP
23.6 × 15.6Sensor23.6 × 15.7
4.75 µmPixel pitch4.78 µm
22.59 µm²Pixel area22.87 µm²
4.43 MP/cm²Pixel density4.37 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
440 gWeight245 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
NP-W126 Li-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryRechargeable DB-65 lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The GR has the larger sensor area. The GR has the lighter body. The X-T1 has the higher effective resolution. The X-T1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose GR
Released in 2013, GR has about 371 mm² of sensor area, 16.2 MP effective resolution, and a 245 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.