FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh GR III

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Ricoh GR III, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and GR III (24MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and GR III (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F80EXR was released 9 years before the GR III which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F80EXR being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the F80EXR matches up versus the GR III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Ricoh GR III. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F80EXR has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Ricoh GR III has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

See the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Ricoh GR III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the F80EXR versus the GR III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and GR III is 92 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the F80EXR and GR III.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F80EXR because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh GR III will give greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged F80EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.