Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-E2 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was brought out 2 years later than the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores versus the GR Digital IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E2 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2 has outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E2 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and GR Digital IV is 85 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2 and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E2 will render extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.