Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was released 2 years after the GR Digital III which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the GR Digital III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions 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 JX550 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the GR Digital III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and GR Digital III is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and GR Digital III.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JX550 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm JX550 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX550 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.