Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP70 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP70 was revealed 4 years after the GR Digital III which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades against the GR Digital III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 against the GR Digital III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and GR Digital III is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and GR Digital III.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP70 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm XP70 will render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP70 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.