Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh GR III

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm S1 and Ricoh GR III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and GR III (24MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S1 was released 5 years earlier than the GR III which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 grades versus the GR III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1 & Ricoh GR III. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 provides external measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Ricoh GR III has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the GR III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and GR III is 60 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and GR III.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GR III will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.