FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.