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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(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
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
  • Released September 2011
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 Fujifilm Z33WP GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 GR Digital IV Fujifilm Z33WP 
ReleasedSeptember 2011July 2009Fresher by 26 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 Fujifilm Z33WP GR Digital IV 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography factors
60
weather proof
lighter than average (110 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Sports photography camera
23
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery pack (390 per charge)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography details
60
lighter than average (110 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
67
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Landscape photography camera
26
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
very good max aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging details
25
lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
29
very good max aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPRicoh GR Digital IV
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