Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 3 years later than the GR Digital III and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the GR Digital III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the GR Digital III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and GR Digital III is 83 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and GR Digital III.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X20 will offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.