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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched September 2013
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Successor is Ricoh GR II
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Ricoh GR Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Ricoh GR, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was revealed 6 months after the GR so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up vs the GR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Ricoh GR

 Fujifilm X-M1 GR 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Fujifilm X-M1

 GR Fujifilm X-M1 
Screen resolution1230k920kClearer screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Ricoh GR

 Fujifilm X-M1 GR 
ReleasedSeptember 2013April 2013Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-M1 enjoys external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Ricoh GR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and the GR.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and GR is 87 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-M1 and GR.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GR Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
74
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography advice
Ricoh GR Street photography advice
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GR Sports photography highlights
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography details
Ricoh GR Travel photography details
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR Landscape photography factors
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
62
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
31
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic support
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Ricoh GR
 Fujifilm X-M1Ricoh GR
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Ricoh GR
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-09-17 2013-04-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Number of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 300s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 972
Other
Battery life 350 shots 290 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 DB65
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $971