Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S1500 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is very close but the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S1500 was released 5 months prior to the GR Digital III which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades vs the GR Digital III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 enjoys outer dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S1500 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the GR Digital III.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and GR Digital III is 82 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and GR Digital III.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S1500 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder.