Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm SL1000 and Ricoh GR Digital III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was announced 3 years after the GR Digital III which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up vs the GR Digital III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 has external measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm SL1000 and Ricoh GR Digital III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the GR Digital III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and GR Digital III is 61 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and GR Digital III.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm SL1000 will result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL1000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.