FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh GR Digital III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is very well matched but the S2500HD (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizing.

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The S2500HD was unveiled 12 months after the GR Digital III and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S2500HD scores versus the GR Digital III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh GR Digital III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S2500HD and the GR Digital III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and GR Digital III is 78 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and GR Digital III.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S2500HD having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the FujiFilm S2500HD will give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent S2500HD provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.