Fujifilm X100VI vs Ricoh GR IV: Which Compact Camera Is Better in 2026?

Black and white photo of a man walking down a pier in silhouette. Photo taken on the Ricoh GRIV camera.

I own both the Fujifilm X100VI and the Ricoh GR IV, and I’ve also shot extensively with the Ricoh GR III. Recently, I’ve been using the GR IV quite a lot and spent time comparing it directly to the GR III. While it is a better camera overall, I’ll be honest — the updates feel … Read more

Best Fujifilm Lenses for Family Photography 2025 — the lenses I actually use as a dad.

a young girl stares at rice sticking to her fingers while others reach for food and drink in the background.

If you want to capture those special moments of your children then (like me) you probably want to see a real jump up in image quality from what you can get on your phone camera. But not all lenses are equal. Basic zoom lenses, while versatile, don’t always separate your photos from the crowd or … Read more

Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 Review — Compact, Yes, But Does It Impress?

A reflection of the watermill in Lower Slaugter in the Cotswolds. Photo is taken on the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 lens.

I originally bought the Fujifilm 50mm f/2 to complete my set of small, weather-sealed primes alongside the 23mm f/2 and 35mm f/2. Both of those lenses impressed — more so the 35mm f/2, which I found sharp, fast to focus, and great value. Both of these lenses featured in the best Fujifilm lenses article. To … Read more

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6III – Real-World Comparison from Someone Who Actually Owns Both

The Fuji X-T5 camera next to the Nikon Z6III photographed on a black background in very dramatic light.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6III – Which Should You Buy? The Fujifilm X-T5 is, in my opinion, Fuji’s best photographer’s camera. The image quality is excellent, the handling is unique in today’s market, and the autofocus, despite what some say, is more than good enough in most real situations. But the internet will tell you … Read more

Nikon Z6III vs Fujifilm X-T5 in 2025: Full Frame, Little to Gain?

The Fuji X-T5 camera next to the Nikon Z6III photographed on a black background in very dramatic light.

Note that this article is more about how the cameras make you feel and shoot. I did a detailed comparison of the Fuji X-T5 vs Nikon Z6III here. I also compared the Nikon Z6III vs Nikon Z8. I recently wrote about why the Nikon ZF is an important camera and will compare it with the … Read more

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR Review — Beautiful, Sharp… but Do You Really Need f/1.2?

A Fujiiflm XF 56mm 1.2WR lens mounted on a Fuji X-T5 camera. Photographed on a black background in dramatic lighting. This image shows the view from the front of the camera including the lens element.

Last Update November 14th 2025:I’ve continued shooting with the XF 56mm f/1.2 WR this year, it’s a lens I’ll likley never sell. My impressions remain the same: the autofocus isn’t as quick as Fuji’s linear-motor primes, but the image quality wide open is still fantastic — and every time I use it, I’m reminded why … Read more

Fuji XF 18mm f/1.4 WR Review – The Lens That Surprised Me

The Fuji 18mm 1.4WR lens next to the Fujifilm 23mm 1.4WR and Fuji 33mm 1.4WR on a black background in dramatic light.

Last Update November 14th 2025: i have still been shooting with the Fujifilm 18mm 1.4WR lens, although not as much as I’d like as I have had so many other items to work with lately. But everytime I use it, it still impresses me a lot with its sharpness and rendering. This review of the … Read more

Best Interchangeable-Lens Cameras for Travel 2025

The Fuji X-T5 camera next to the Nikon Z6III photographed on a black background in very dramatic light.

Update October 2025: Note on Compact Cameras:If you’re looking for genuinely pocketable cameras like the Fujifilm X100VI or Ricoh GR III, I’ve covered those separately in my dedicated Best Compact Cameras for Travel Photography 2025 guide. This article is different — it’s for people who want a more capable travel camera system with interchangeable lenses, … Read more

Fujifilm X100VI vs OM Systems OM-3: A Real-World Comparison of Two Modern Retro Classics

The OM Systems OM-3 camera held in a hand at a bar near a tropical beach in beautiful afternoon sun light.

Last updated October 21st 2025: This article is based on real-world testing. I’ve used the Fujifilm X100VI since its release, and the OM System OM-3 was tested extensively throughout August — including on my latest trip to Moalboal in the Philippines. I know some people will say “why compare a fixed-lens camera to an interchangeable-lens … Read more