Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm JV150 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the Fujifilm JV150 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm JV150 was brought out 19 months before the GR Digital IV which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores vs the GR Digital IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JV150 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JV150 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 vs the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JV150 and GR Digital IV is 96 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JV150 and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JV150 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm JV150 will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.