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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(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
Ricoh GR Digital III
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 Fujifilm S8100fd GR Digital III 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 GR Digital III Fujifilm S8100fd 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh GR Digital III

 Fujifilm S8100fd GR Digital III 
RevealedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
27
manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography information
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography features
Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
has built in flash
good max aperture (f1.9)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Landscape photography camera
35
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
25
good max aperture (f1.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdRicoh GR Digital III
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