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FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix T305
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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the T300 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The T300 was released 2 years after the GR Digital III which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the T300 scores versus the GR Digital III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 T300 GR Digital III 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2009Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the FujiFilm T300

 GR Digital III T300 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 T300 GR Digital III 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 offers external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the T300 vs the GR Digital III.

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and GR Digital III is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and GR Digital III.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The T300 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the FujiFilm T300 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher T300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography info
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography info
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
17
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography advice
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
flash built-in
good max aperture (f1.9)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography details
36
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
no Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f1.9)
screen is a decent size (3")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
25
good max aperture (f1.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Ricoh GR Digital III
Otherwise known as FinePix T305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - GR engine III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/1.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $399