Fujifilm X-S10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was released 9 years later than the GR Digital IV and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades vs the GR Digital IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-S10 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S10 features external dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs the GR Digital IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and GR Digital IV is 73 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S10 and GR Digital IV.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-S10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.