Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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73 Overall
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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
- Launched August 2014
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X20
(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
- Introduced September 2011
- Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview
The following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm X30 was launched 2 years after the GR Digital IV which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
Fujifilm X30 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Introduced | August 2014 | September 2011 | Newer by 36 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Fujifilm X30
GR Digital IV | Fujifilm X30 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 920k | Clearer display (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
Fujifilm X30 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 comes with physical measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions 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 X30 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the GR Digital IV.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and GR Digital IV is 80 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and GR Digital IV.
All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X30 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Fujifilm X30 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | Fujifilm X30 | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-08-26 | 2011-09-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/1.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 423g (0.93 lbs) | 190g (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 images | 390 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-95 | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $499 | $599 |