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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(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
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
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 Fujifilm X30 GR Digital IV 
IntroducedAugust 2014September 2011Newer by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Fujifilm X30

 GR Digital IV Fujifilm X30 
Display resolution1230k920kClearer display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 Fujifilm X30 GR Digital IV 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography information
47
has manual focus
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
41
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography information
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (470 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Travel photography camera
62
good battery life (470 per charge)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
great battery pack (390 shots)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f1.9)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography factors
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
53
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (423g)
29
very good max aperture (f1.9)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Fujifilm X30Ricoh GR Digital IV
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
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