Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh GR IV
The bottom line
These two are closely matched. The differences below are where they diverge — weigh the ones that map to how you actually shoot, and let price and handling break the tie.
Choose the Fujifilm X100F if…
- ✓You shoot video seriously — it brings Log for gradable footage.
Choose the Ricoh GR IV if…
- ✓You shoot handheld — in-body stabilisation lets you use slower shutter speeds and steadies video, which the other body can't do without a stabilised lens.
- ✓You shoot in low light or indoors — a higher native ISO ceiling (204,800) gives it the edge after dark.
- ✓You value portability — at 262g (9.2 oz) it's noticeably lighter than the 469g (1.03 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Where they differ
- ›Price: the Fujifilm X100F launched at $1,299, $200 under the Ricoh GR IV — money that could go toward glass.
- ›Stabilisation: only the Ricoh GR IV has in-body IS — slower handheld shutter speeds and steadier video without relying on stabilised lenses.
- ›Weight: the Ricoh GR IV is 262g (9.2 oz) vs 469g (1.03 lb) — 207g you'll feel on a long day out.
Frequently asked
Is the Fujifilm X100F or the Ricoh GR IV better?
These two are closely matched. The differences below are where they diverge — weigh the ones that map to how you actually shoot, and let price and handling break the tie.
Who should choose the Fujifilm X100F?
Choose the Fujifilm X100F if you shoot video seriously — it brings Log for gradable footage.
Who should choose the Ricoh GR IV?
Choose the Ricoh GR IV if you shoot handheld — in-body stabilisation lets you use slower shutter speeds and steadies video, which the other body can't do without a stabilised lens. Choose it if you shoot in low light or indoors — a higher native ISO ceiling (204,800) gives it the edge after dark. Choose it if you value portability — at 262g (9.2 oz) it's noticeably lighter than the 469g (1.03 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
What is the main difference between the Fujifilm X100F and the Ricoh GR IV?
Price: the Fujifilm X100F launched at $1,299, $200 under the Ricoh GR IV — money that could go toward glass.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | X-Trans CMOS III | BSI CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Image Processor | X-Processor Pro | GR ENGINE 7 |
| Effective Resolution | 24.3 MP | 25.7 MP |
| Lens Mount | Fixed Lens | Fixed Lens |
| Built-in Lens | 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv.) | 18.3mm f/2.8 (28mm equiv.) |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 200 – 12800 | 100 – 204800 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 100 – 51200 | − |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/32000 | − |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/1000 | − |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 8 fps | − |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | − | − |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 60p | Up to 60p |
| 10-bit Internal | No | No |
| Recording Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Log Profiles | F-Log | − |
| Built-in Mic | Mono | − |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Mic Input | No | No |
| HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) | − |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 325 | − |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | 0 EV | − |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | No | No |
| Vehicle AF | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | Hybrid OVF/EVF | − |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36M dots | − |
| EVF Magnification | 0.52x | − |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.04M dots | 1.04M dots |
| LCD Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | No | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | v5.3 |
| USB | Micro USB 2.0 | USB-C |
| Memory Card Slots | 1x SD UHS-I | 1x microSD UHS-I (+53GB internal) |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,299 | $1,499 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 126.5×74.4×52.4 mm | 109.4×61.1×32.7 mm |
| Weight | 469g (1.03 lb) | 262g (9.2 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| In-Body Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 390 shots | − |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 390 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery Type | NP-95 | DB-120 |
