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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released 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
  • Announced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm Z37 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z37 was introduced 3 years before the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores vs the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 Fujifilm Z37 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Fujifilm Z37

 GR Digital IV Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011July 2009More recent by 26 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 Fujifilm Z37 GR Digital IV 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 comes with exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the GR Digital IV.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and GR Digital IV.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
focusing manually
supports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery pack (390 per charge)
fixed focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (125g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
67
good battery pack (390 per charge)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
53
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (390 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
29
fast max aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2011-09-15
Physical type 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 aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.9
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $599