Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.