Fujifilm JZ200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm JZ200 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the Fujifilm JZ200 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was introduced 4 months later than the GR Digital IV which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up vs the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ200 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ200 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ200 and GR Digital IV.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JZ200 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm JZ200 will show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.