Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh GR

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh GR, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm S9200 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S9200 was released 9 months later than the GR which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S9200 matches up vs the GR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 & Ricoh GR. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9200 offers external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has sizing of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 and the GR.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9200 and GR is 61 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9200 and GR.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S9200 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The more modern Fujifilm S9200 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.