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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AX355
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the FujiFilm AX350 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the AX350 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The AX350 was announced 8 months prior to the GR Digital IV and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the AX350 matches up vs the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 AX350 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the FujiFilm AX350

 GR Digital IV AX350 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 AX350 GR Digital IV 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 has external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the AX350 against the GR Digital IV.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The AX350 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the FujiFilm AX350 will give you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged AX350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography info
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
has manual focus
saves RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography features
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography features
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Sports photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery (390 shots)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography advice
56
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
good battery (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Landscape photography camera
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (180 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
good battery (390 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
29
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Also called as FinePix AX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots 390 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $599