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Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm A100 was announced 3 years prior to the GR Digital IV and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up versus the GR Digital IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 Fujifilm A100 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Fujifilm A100

 GR Digital IV Fujifilm A100 
IntroducedSeptember 2011February 2009Fresher by 31 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 Fujifilm A100 GR Digital IV 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the GR Digital IV.

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm A100 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The older Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography info
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focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
54
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography information
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no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery life (390 CIPA)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography features
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography features
56
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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good battery life (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Vlogging camera
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lighter than competitors (124 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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fast max aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-04 2011-09-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $599