Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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![Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z37/Fujifilm-Z37-front.jpg)
![Ricoh GR Digital IV front Ricoh GR Digital IV front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
(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
(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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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
Fujifilm Z37 | GR Digital IV |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Fujifilm Z37
GR Digital IV | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 26 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
Fujifilm Z37 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z37-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z37-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z37-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z37-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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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 |