Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X10 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.