Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.