Fujifilm XP80 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP80 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP80 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP80 was introduced 3 years later than the GR Digital IV and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades against the GR Digital IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XP80 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP80 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs the GR Digital IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and GR Digital IV.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP80 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm XP80 will give extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP80 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.