Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

      Fujifilm X100S

      Ricoh GR Digital IV
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X100S 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 X100S was introduced in July 2013 and Ricoh GR Digital IV was introduced in September 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X100S Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points (49 Cross-type)
      • 2.80" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2,350k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 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 X100S
      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 X100S and Ricoh GR Digital IV.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X100S

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      •   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 X100S

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   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 - 330 shots
      •   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 X100S

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot

      Advantage of Fujifilm X100S

      Fujifilm X100S
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X100S over Ricoh GR Digital IV.

      Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/1.7-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.3 Megapixel vs 10.0 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3264 vs 3648 x 2736
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 35 mm vs 28 mm
      Min Normal Focus Distance 21 cm vs 30 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 1 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Fujifilm X100VI
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Fujifilm X100V
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm JX370
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm X100F
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm X100
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Fujifilm JX300
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm X100T
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm JX550
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm JX500
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm JX350
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm AX350
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm S3 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 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 X100S.

      Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm mm vs 28 mm mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.0 vs f/1.9
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.0 vs f/1.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 1 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 2.80" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 1,230k dot
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Lighter 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) vs 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 330 shots vs 390 shots

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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

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 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

      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 X100S Ricoh GR Digital IV
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,8003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini
        Light445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X100S Ricoh GR Digital IV
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life330 shots390 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm X100S has a 2.80" screen with 460k dot resolution and Ricoh GR Digital IV has a 3.0" screen with 1,230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X100S has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder with 2,350k dot resolution. It has a 90% coverage.Ricoh GR Digital IV does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional optical viewfinder can be attached.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X100S features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. 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 X100S is equipped with EXR II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4896x2760,264 x 3264, 3456x2304, 3456x1944, 2304 x 230, 2496x1664, 2496x1408 , 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 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.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X100S

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X100S. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

      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. Fujifilm X100S has a Mini HDMI and Ricoh GR Digital IV has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm X100S comes with NP-95 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots and Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with DB65 battery pack with battery life of 390 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm X100S has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Ricoh GR Digital IV has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X100S, and up to 1/2000 sec on Ricoh GR Digital IV. Fujifilm X100S can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.00 m on Fujifilm X100S and 3.00 m on Ricoh GR Digital IV. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount to Fujifilm X100S. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm X100S.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X100S body has dimensions of 127 x 74 x 54 mm (5.0 x 2.91 x 2.13") and Ricoh GR Digital IV body has dimensions of 109 x 59 x 33 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 1.3"). Fujifilm X100S weighs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) and Ricoh GR Digital IV weighs 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz).

      Fujifilm X100S

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      127 mm

      74 mm

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      109 mm

      59 mm

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      54 mm

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      33 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X100S and Ricoh GR Digital IV

      Fujifilm X100S 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 X100S

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   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 X100S

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   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 X100S

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   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 X100S

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      GOOD
      73
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 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 X100S

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      GOOD
      79
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 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 X100S

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      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 X100S and Ricoh GR Digital IV and give them scores of 56 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 X100S

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      58

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X100S

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X100S

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      GOOD
      79
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec

      Video

      Fujifilm X100S

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X100S

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      POOR
      43
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X100S

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X100S

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   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 X100S

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      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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