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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Renewed by Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z35 was unveiled at a similar time to the GR Digital III which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores against the GR Digital III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 Fujifilm Z35 GR Digital III 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Fujifilm Z35

 GR Digital III Fujifilm Z35 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 Fujifilm Z35 GR Digital III 
ReleasedJuly 2009July 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z35 provides exterior measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the GR Digital III.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and GR Digital III is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z35 has got the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
has manual focus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography info
Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography info
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography information
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography information
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography information
Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
63
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f1.9)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f1.9)
good sized screen (3 inch)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
25
fast max aperture (f1.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Ricoh GR Digital III
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - GR engine III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 3 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 125 gr (0.28 lb) 208 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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-45A -
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 One One
Retail cost $130 $399