Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was launched 3 years later than the GR Digital III and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores vs the GR Digital III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the GR Digital III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and GR Digital III is 90 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and GR Digital III.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm XF1 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.