Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced January 2010
(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
- Launched July 2009
- Renewed by Ricoh GR Digital IV
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The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FE-4030 was manufactured 6 months after the GR Digital III and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-4030 grades versus the GR Digital III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
| FE-4030 | GR Digital III |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Olympus FE-4030
| GR Digital III | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh GR Digital III
| FE-4030 | GR Digital III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | July 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 features external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 vs the GR Digital III.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and GR Digital III is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and GR Digital III.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4030 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Olympus FE-4030 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Ricoh GR Digital III |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-07-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | GR engine III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/1.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 146 gr (0.32 pounds) | 208 gr (0.46 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $130 | $399 |
