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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Older Model is 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
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was released 5 years after the GR Digital III which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the GR Digital III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 Fujifilm X30 GR Digital III 
IntroducedAugust 2014July 2009Newer by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Fujifilm X30

 GR Digital III Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 Fujifilm X30 GR Digital III 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution920k920kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 features external measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh GR Digital III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the GR Digital III.

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and GR Digital III is 80 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and GR Digital III.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X30 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography info
47
you can focus manually
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Street photography camera
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (423g)
55
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Sports photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (470 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
17
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography information
Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography information
62
great battery (470 CIPA)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (423g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
63
has built in flash
good max aperture (f1.9)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography details
58
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
45
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f1.9)
pretty good screen size (3")
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (423g)
25
good max aperture (f1.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Fujifilm X30Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X30 Ricoh GR Digital III
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-08-26 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II GR engine III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/1.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423 gr (0.93 lb) 208 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $499 $399