FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Below is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is relatively similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was launched 12 months later than the GR Digital III so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the F300EXR grades versus the GR Digital III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR versus the GR Digital III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and GR Digital III is 91 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and GR Digital III.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the FujiFilm F300EXR will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger F300EXR is going to have an edge in sensor tech.