Fujifilm F200EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was introduced 3 years prior to the GR Digital IV and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F200EXR matches up versus the GR Digital IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F200EXR provides physical measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR vs the GR Digital IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F200EXR and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F200EXR and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F200EXR having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F200EXR will deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.