Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z35 was announced 3 years earlier than the GR Digital IV which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up against the GR Digital IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 provides outside dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the GR Digital IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z35 features the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF trickier. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 will be behind in sensor technology.