Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
(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 - 92 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced July 2009
(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
- Released September 2011
- Older Model is Ricoh GR Digital III

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm Z33WP (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm Z33WP was brought out 3 years before the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up vs the GR Digital IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
Fujifilm Z33WP | GR Digital IV |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Fujifilm Z33WP
GR Digital IV | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Released | September 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 26 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Ricoh GR Digital IV
Fujifilm Z33WP | GR Digital IV | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z33WP provides outer measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP and the GR Digital IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and GR Digital IV is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and GR Digital IV.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z33WP includes the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF harder. The older Fujifilm Z33WP will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-01 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/1.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
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 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 110 gr (0.24 lbs) | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45 | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $197 | $599 |