Fujifilm X100T vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X100T 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 X100T was introduced in September 2014 and Ricoh GR Digital IV was introduced in September 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X100T Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      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

      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 X100T and Ricoh GR Digital IV.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X100T

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 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 X100T

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   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 X100T

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   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 X100T

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X100T over Ricoh GR Digital IV.

      Fujifilm X100T 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 6,400 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3264 vs 3648 x 2736
      Center Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 35 mm vs 28 mm
      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
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs

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      Advantage of Ricoh GR Digital IV

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Ricoh GR Digital IV over Fujifilm X100T.

      Fujifilm X100T vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 80
      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 Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 1 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 1,230k dot
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Lighter 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz) vs 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 330 shots vs 390 shots

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      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 X100T Ricoh GR Digital IV
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Micro
        Light440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X100T Ricoh GR Digital IV
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life330 shots390 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm X100T and Ricoh GR Digital IV have 3.0" Fixed screens with 1,040k dot and 1,230k dot resolutions respectively.


      Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X100T has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 92% coverage.Ricoh GR Digital IV does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional optical viewfinder can be attached.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X100T 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 200 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 51,200 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 X100T is equipped with EXR Processor 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.

      Image Stabilization on Ricoh GR Digital IV

      Ricoh GR Digital IV has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm X100T

      Fujifilm X100T has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm X100T has a Micro HDMI and Ricoh GR Digital IV has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm X100T 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 X100T 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 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X100T, and up to 1/2000 sec on Ricoh GR Digital IV. Fujifilm X100T can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.00 m at ISO 1600 on Fujifilm X100T and 3.00 m on Ricoh GR Digital IV. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount to Fujifilm X100T. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm X100T.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X100T body has dimensions of 127 x 74 x 52 mm (5.0 x 2.91 x 2.05") and Ricoh GR Digital IV body has dimensions of 109 x 59 x 33 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 1.3"). Fujifilm X100T weighs 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz) and Ricoh GR Digital IV weighs 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz).

      Fujifilm X100T

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      127 mm

      74 mm

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      109 mm

      59 mm

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      59 mm

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      52 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X100T and Ricoh GR Digital IV

      Fujifilm X100T 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 X100T

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k 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 X100T

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k 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 X100T

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k 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 X100T

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      GOOD
      81
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k 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 X100T

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      GOOD
      80
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 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 X100T

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 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 X100T and Ricoh GR Digital IV and give them scores of 66 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 X100T

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      OVERALL
      66
      OVERALL
      58

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X100T

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X100T

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 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 X100T

      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 X100T

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      GOOD
      83
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X100T

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X100T

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      GOOD
      84
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   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 X100T

      Ricoh GR Digital IV

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 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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