Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm F900EXR and Ricoh GR Digital IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was brought out 17 months after the GR Digital IV making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades versus the GR Digital IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F900EXR comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F900EXR and Ricoh GR Digital IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs the GR Digital IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and GR Digital IV is 90 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm F900EXR will give more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F900EXR should have an edge in sensor technology.