Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X30 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.