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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Updated by Ricoh GR Digital IV
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the JX300 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.

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The JX300 was brought out 18 months after the GR Digital III which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the JX300 grades versus the GR Digital III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 JX300 GR Digital III 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the FujiFilm JX300

 GR Digital III JX300 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 JX300 GR Digital III 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the JX300 versus the GR Digital III.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and GR Digital III is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and GR Digital III.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The JX300 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the FujiFilm JX300 will provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger JX300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography highlights
30
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
16
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f1.9)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inch)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging features
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
fast max aperture (f1.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Ricoh GR Digital III
Also called FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - GR engine III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/1.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $110 $399