FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh GR

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm XP10 and Ricoh GR, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and GR (16MP) and the XP10 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The XP10 was brought out 4 years before the GR and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm XP10 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the XP10 matches up vs the GR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix XP10 and Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm XP10 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm XP10 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the XP10 vs the GR.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XP10 and GR is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and GR.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XP10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh GR will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older XP10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.