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Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X20
Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X10 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X10 was brought out 3 years after the GR Digital III which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X10 grades vs the GR Digital III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 Fujifilm X10 GR Digital III 
IntroducedJuly 2012July 2009More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Fujifilm X10

 GR Digital III Fujifilm X10 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 Fujifilm X10 GR Digital III 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Fujifilm X10 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the GR Digital III.

Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and GR Digital III is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and GR Digital III.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X10 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography details
49
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
39
manual focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X10
Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (350g)
55
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography info
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Travel photography camera
60
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (350g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X10
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
55
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (270 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging information
Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging information
32
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (350g)
25
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Fujifilm X10Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X10 Ricoh GR Digital III
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-07-11 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR GR engine III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/1.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $399