Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 18 months later than the GR Digital III which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the GR Digital III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the GR Digital III.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and GR Digital III is 91 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and GR Digital III.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will show extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F500 EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.