Fujifilm X100 vs Ricoh GR
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Fujifilm X100 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
- Released May 2011
- Replacement is Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Launched April 2013
- Replacement is Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm X100 vs Ricoh GR Overview
The following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X100 versus Ricoh GR, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and GR (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X100 was brought out 23 months earlier than the GR making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X100 matches up vs the GR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X100 vs Ricoh GR Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix X100 & Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X100 Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Ricoh GR
Fujifilm X100 | GR |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Fujifilm X100
GR | Fujifilm X100 | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | ![]() | May 2011 | Newer by 23 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Ricoh GR
Fujifilm X100 | GR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm X100 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100 comes with outer measurements of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has sizing of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X100 versus Ricoh GR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X100 against the GR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100 and GR is 80 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100 and GR.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh GR to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X100 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix X100 | Ricoh GR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix X100 | Ricoh GR |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-05-16 | 2013-04-17 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 28mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 90% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 300 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.00 m | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 445 gr (0.98 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 73 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.9 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | 1001 | 972 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 290 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-95 | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $1,800 | $971 |