Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled about the same time to the GR Digital IV so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up vs the GR Digital IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the GR Digital IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and GR Digital IV is 91 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and GR Digital IV.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will resolve more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.