Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh GR II

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Ricoh GR II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8500 was manufactured 3 years before the GR II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up vs the GR II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Ricoh GR II. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Ricoh GR II Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8500 versus Ricoh GR II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the GR II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and GR II is 61 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and GR II.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8500 uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The older Fujifilm S8500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.