Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.