Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XP150 and Ricoh GR Digital III, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP150 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP150 was launched 2 years after the GR Digital III which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up vs the GR Digital III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP150 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP150 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP150 offers external measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP150 and Ricoh GR Digital III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 and the GR Digital III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP150 and GR Digital III is 92 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP150 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP150 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm XP150 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP150 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.