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Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X100
  • New Model is Fujifilm X100T
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
  • Launched April 2013
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR II
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Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100S was announced 4 months later than the GR which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X100S matches up versus the GR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Ricoh GR

 Fujifilm X100S GR 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Fujifilm X100S

 GR Fujifilm X100S 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Ricoh GR

 Fujifilm X100S GR 
LaunchedJuly 2013April 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100S comes with exterior measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X100S versus the GR.

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100S and GR is 80 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100S and GR.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you should take the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GR Portrait photography factors
74
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
74
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Street photography details
Ricoh GR Street photography details
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (245 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100S
Sports photography with Ricoh GR
45
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
45
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Travel photography info
Ricoh GR Travel photography info
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than others (245 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GR Landscape photography highlights
63
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
62
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100S
Vlogging with Ricoh GR
29
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Ricoh GR
 Fujifilm X100SRicoh GR
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X100S Ricoh GR
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-07-29 2013-04-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,350 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 300 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 972
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 290 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,299 $971