Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Refreshed by Ricoh GR Digital IV

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Ricoh GR Digital III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled 6 months prior to the GR Digital III so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades against the GR Digital III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Ricoh GR Digital III
Fujifilm S8100fd | GR Digital III |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Fujifilm S8100fd
GR Digital III | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh GR Digital III
Fujifilm S8100fd | GR Digital III | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst 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).
Contrast the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the GR Digital III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and GR Digital III is 75 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and GR Digital III.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd uses the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more challenging.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Ricoh GR Digital III |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | GR engine III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/1.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405 grams (0.89 lbs) | 208 grams (0.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $300 | $399 |