FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

The following is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The JZ500 was introduced 15 months earlier than the GR Digital IV making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the JZ500 matches up versus the GR Digital IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ500 and the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The JZ500 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the FujiFilm JZ500 will resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.