FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JV100 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively well matched but the JV100 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The JV100 was announced 19 months before the GR Digital IV which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the JV100 scores against the GR Digital IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JV100 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the JV100 versus the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and GR Digital IV is 96 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The JV100 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the FujiFilm JV100 will give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.