FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh GR

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh GR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the GR (16MP) is relatively close but the S2950 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S2950 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the GR which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S2950 matches up vs the GR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Ricoh GR. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has proportions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh GR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S2950 versus the GR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and GR is 76 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and GR.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S2950 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR will render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S2950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.