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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
47
Overall
39

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm F900EXR
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
  • Released September 2011
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was introduced 11 months later than the GR Digital IV which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades versus the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 Fujifilm F800EXR GR Digital IV 
ReleasedJuly 2012September 2011More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 GR Digital IV Fujifilm F800EXR 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 Fujifilm F800EXR GR Digital IV 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the GR Digital IV.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and GR Digital IV is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm F800EXR will produce greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F800EXR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography info
43
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2")
40
has manual focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography information
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (232 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery pack (390 per charge)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography features
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography features
68
lighter than others in class (232g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
good battery pack (390 shots)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
49
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
missing Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (232g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
29
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRRicoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Ricoh GR Digital IV
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-25 2011-09-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/1.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232g (0.51 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 390 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $330 $599