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Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh GR Digital III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm T500 was revealed 3 years later than the GR Digital III and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up against the GR Digital III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 Fujifilm T500 GR Digital III 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Fujifilm T500

 GR Digital III Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 Fujifilm T500 GR Digital III 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 has outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the GR Digital III.

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and GR Digital III is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm T500 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm T500 will resolve more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography details
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decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
manual focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
55
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography features
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography info
Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography info
75
lighter than average in class (136g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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flash built-in
good max aperture (f1.9)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography information
Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
good max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is decent (3")
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
25
good max aperture (f1.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Ricoh GR Digital III
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - GR engine III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $399