Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm XP150 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP150 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP150 was brought out 4 months later than the GR Digital IV and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores versus the GR Digital IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP150 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP150 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP150 has exterior measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP150 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 and the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP150 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP150 and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP150 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm XP150 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.