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Fujifilm Z300 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56

Fujifilm Z300 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced June 2009
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR II
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Ricoh GR Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm Z300 vs Ricoh GR, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and GR (16MP) and the Fujifilm Z300 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z300 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the GR and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm Z300 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm Z300 grades vs the GR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Ricoh GR

 Fujifilm Z300 GR 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Fujifilm Z300

 GR Fujifilm Z300 
LaunchedApril 2013June 2009Fresher by 46 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Ricoh GR

 Fujifilm Z300 GR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z300 features physical measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has specifications of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z300 vs Ricoh GR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 against the GR.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and GR is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z300 and GR.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z300 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Ricoh GR will provide greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GR Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
Street photography with Ricoh GR
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (245g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography information
Ricoh GR Travel photography information
54
features touch to focus
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (155g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than others (245 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GR Landscape photography info
31
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
62
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging details
Ricoh GR Vlogging details
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Ricoh GR
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Ricoh GR
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Ricoh GR
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-06-12 2013-04-17
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 300 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 972
Other
Battery life - 290 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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