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Fujifilm T400 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Fujifilm T400 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2012
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Fujifilm T400 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm T400 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the Fujifilm T400 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm T400 was revealed 4 months later than the GR Digital IV which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm T400 grades versus the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 Fujifilm T400 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Fujifilm T400

 GR Digital IV Fujifilm T400 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 Fujifilm T400 GR Digital IV 
IntroducedJanuary 2012September 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T400 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Fujifilm T400 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T400 versus the GR Digital IV.

Fujifilm T400 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T400 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T400 and GR Digital IV.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm T400 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm T400 will give greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography information
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good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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has manual focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T400
Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery (390 per charge)
fixed focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography factors
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good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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better than average battery (390 shots)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography details
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (390 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Vlogging advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm T400 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix T400 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-09-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/1.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos 390 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $599