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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • New Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm Z30 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 5 months prior to the GR Digital III so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores vs the GR Digital III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 Fujifilm Z30 GR Digital III 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Fujifilm Z30

 GR Digital III Fujifilm Z30 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 Fujifilm Z30 GR Digital III 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009July 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 has outside measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the GR Digital III.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and GR Digital III is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and GR Digital III.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
has manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography information
Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography information
55
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography advice
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography details
Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography details
56
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
63
has built in flash
great max aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
44
has manual focus
great max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inches)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging information
Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging information
25
lighter than average in class (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
25
great max aperture (f1.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Ricoh GR Digital III
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 3 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $399