Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP90 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP90 was announced 6 years after the GR Digital III which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up versus the GR Digital III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XP90 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP90 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 compared to the GR Digital III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and GR Digital III is 91 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP90 and GR Digital III.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP90 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm XP90 will render more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP90 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.