Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Ricoh GR Digital III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 2 years later than the GR Digital III and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores vs the GR Digital III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Ricoh GR Digital III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the GR Digital III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and GR Digital III is 91 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and GR Digital III.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F550 EXR should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.