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Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2012
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was manufactured 13 months after the GR Digital IV which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades vs the GR Digital IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 Fujifilm XF1 GR Digital IV 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012September 2011Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Fujifilm XF1

 GR Digital IV Fujifilm XF1 
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 Fujifilm XF1 GR Digital IV 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 offers external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and GR Digital IV is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm XF1 will render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography factors
42
you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
41
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (255 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XF1
Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Travel photography camera
60
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (255 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f1.9)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography details
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
missing Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f1.9)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XF1
Vlogging with Ricoh GR Digital IV
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (255 grams)
29
fast max aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Fujifilm XF1Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2011-09-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/1.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 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
Card slots Single Single
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