FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very well matched but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The JZ300 was revealed 19 months prior to the GR Digital IV making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the JZ300 scores versus the GR Digital IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and GR Digital IV.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The JZ300 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the FujiFilm JZ300 will give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.