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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was revealed 3 years earlier than the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores versus the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 Fujifilm Z30 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Fujifilm Z30

 GR Digital IV Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedSeptember 2011February 2009Fresher by 31 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 Fujifilm Z30 GR Digital IV 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with physical dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 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).

Look at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the GR Digital IV.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and GR Digital IV is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
55
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography highlights
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
can't change focal length (28mm)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
67
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f1.9)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f1.9)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
29
good max aperture (f1.9)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2011-09-15
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $150 $599