Fujifilm XP80 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm XP80 and Ricoh GR Digital III, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP80 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP80 was launched 5 years later than the GR Digital III and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up against the GR Digital III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XP80 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP80 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 versus the GR Digital III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and GR Digital III is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP80 and GR Digital III.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP80 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm XP80 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP80 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.