FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was launched 14 months before the GR Digital IV which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the F300EXR scores vs the GR Digital IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the FujiFilm F300EXR and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the GR Digital IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and GR Digital IV is 91 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and GR Digital IV.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the FujiFilm F300EXR will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.