FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Let's look closer at the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very similar but the F70EXR (1/2") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was released 3 years before the GR Digital IV and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the F70EXR scores against the GR Digital IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F70EXR features exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the F70EXR compared to the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and GR Digital IV.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The F70EXR features the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The older F70EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.