Fujifilm FinePix S8500 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

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      Specifications

      General Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Ricoh GR Digital III
      BrandFujifilmRicoh
      ModelFinePix S8500GR Digital III
      Successor ModelRicoh GR Digital IV
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Ricoh GR Digital III
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels10 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel24.24 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range64 - 12,80064 - 1,600
      Photo Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Ricoh GR Digital III
      ProcessorGR engine III
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34563648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2432, 2736 x 2736, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsEconomy, Normal, Fine
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (White), Manual, Multi Auto WB, Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Ricoh GR Digital III
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Ricoh GR Digital III
      Focal Length18.3 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1104 mm28 mm
      Optical Zoom46x1x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.9 - 6.5f/1.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Ricoh GR Digital III
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD monitor
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Ricoh GR Digital III
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (optional)
      Viewfinder Resolution200k dot
      Shutter Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Ricoh GR Digital III
      Min Shutter Speed8 sec1 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/7000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps
      Flash Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Ricoh GR Digital III
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Manual
      Flash Range3.00 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Ricoh GR Digital III
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Ricoh GR Digital III
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Ricoh GR Digital III
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/ONo
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Ricoh GR Digital III
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible
      Environmental Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Ricoh GR Digital III
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Ricoh GR Digital III
      Dimensions123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57")109 x 59 x 26 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 1.02")
      Weight (inc. batteries)670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7 x 5.55 x 3.95"
      Package Weight1.395 lb
      Power and Storage Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Ricoh GR Digital III
      Battery Pack4 x AADB-110
      Battery Life200 Shots
      Internal Storage88 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Ricoh GR Digital III
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe


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