Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Ricoh GR Digital IV
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and the Ricoh GR Digital IV, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro was introduced in July 2007 and Ricoh GR Digital IV was introduced in September 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • Built-in Flash

      Ricoh GR Digital IV Highlights

      • 10.0 MP 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      4. Advantage of Ricoh GR Digital IV
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Ricoh GR Digital IV.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 65
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro over Ricoh GR Digital IV.

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/1.7-inch
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 1 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/2000 sec

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      Fujifilm S3 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm S1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.4 MP

      Fujifilm S2 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm S1 Pro
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      APS-C

      16.4 MP

      Fujifilm IS Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Leica TL
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Casio EX-Z800
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon D5200
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Panasonic FZ300
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic S5 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-T30 II
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Panasonic GX8
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Advantage of Ricoh GR Digital IV

      Ricoh GR Digital IV
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Ricoh GR Digital IV over Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 6 Megapixel vs 10.0 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 4256 x 2848 vs 3648 x 2736
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 2.5" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 1,230k dot
      Live View vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      HDMI Output vs
      Lighter 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz) vs 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 40 MB

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      Ricoh GR Digital III
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      1/1.7-inch

      24.24 MP

      Ricoh GR
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      APS-C

      16 MP

      Canon G7 X MIII
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Leica Q2
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      Full Frame

      47.3 MP

      Casio EX-FS10
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      1/2.3-inch

      9.10 MP

      Canon ELPH 500 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon AW130
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon SX120 IS
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.0 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Ricoh GR Digital IV
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Ricoh GR Digital IV
        Low Resolution Sensor6 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a 2.5" screen with 230k dot resolution and Ricoh GR Digital IV has a 3.0" screen with 1,230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.94x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification.Ricoh GR Digital IV does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional optical viewfinder can be attached.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 356.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Ricoh GR Digital IV features a 10.0 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro can take pictures up to 4256 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Ricoh GR Digital IV can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 2736, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Ricoh GR Digital IV

      Ricoh GR Digital IV has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with DB65 battery pack with battery life of 390 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a single Compact Flash (Type I/II) card slot. Ricoh GR Digital IV has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro, and up to 1/2000 sec on Ricoh GR Digital IV.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and 3.00 m on Ricoh GR Digital IV. They also accept external flash which can be connected via X-contact hot-shoe (with i-TTL support) to Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro body has dimensions of 147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91") and Ricoh GR Digital IV body has dimensions of 109 x 59 x 33 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 1.3"). Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro weighs 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz) and Ricoh GR Digital IV weighs 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      147 mm

      113 mm

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      109 mm

      59 mm

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      74 mm

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      33 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Ricoh GR Digital IV

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Ricoh GR Digital IV for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      POOR
      54
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      GOOD
      70
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      75
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      GOOD
      72
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Ricoh GR Digital IV and give them scores of 57 and 58 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      OVERALL
      57
      OVERALL
      58

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      GOOD
      70
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 65
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      GOOD
      79
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      POOR
      41
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      BAD
      36
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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