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Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X20
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X10 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X10 was launched 10 months after the GR Digital IV and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 Fujifilm X10 GR Digital IV 
RevealedJuly 2012September 2011More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Fujifilm X10

 GR Digital IV Fujifilm X10 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 Fujifilm X10 GR Digital IV 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 has outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X10 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 against the GR Digital IV.

Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and GR Digital IV is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X10 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X10 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X10
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
49
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (350g)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (270 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery life (390 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography info
60
good battery power (270 per charge)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (350 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
good battery life (390 shots)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (350 grams)
29
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Fujifilm X10Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X10 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-07-11 2011-09-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/1.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 390 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $599