Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 8 months before the GR Digital IV and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up versus the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the GR Digital IV.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and GR Digital IV is 91 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.