Fujifilm X100V 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 X100V if…
- ✓You shoot video seriously — it brings 10-bit internal colour and Log for gradable footage.
- ✓You photograph moving subjects — it adds AF subject detection for animals and vehicles that the other body lacks.
- ✓You work outdoors — it's weather-sealed for rain and dust, the other isn't.
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 478g (1.05 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Where they differ
- ›Video: the Fujifilm X100V is the stronger video tool — 4K up to 30p, 10-bit internal and Log.
- ›Price: the Fujifilm X100V launched at $1,399, $100 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.
- ›Durability: the Fujifilm X100V is weather-sealed against dust and rain; the other isn't.
- ›Weight: the Ricoh GR IV is 262g (9.2 oz) vs 478g (1.05 lb) — 216g you'll feel on a long day out.
Frequently asked
Is the Fujifilm X100V 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 X100V?
Choose the Fujifilm X100V if you shoot video seriously — it brings 10-bit internal colour and Log for gradable footage. Choose it if you photograph moving subjects — it adds AF subject detection for animals and vehicles that the other body lacks. Choose it if you work outdoors — it's weather-sealed for rain and dust, the other isn't.
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 478g (1.05 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
What is the main difference between the Fujifilm X100V and the Ricoh GR IV?
Video: the Fujifilm X100V is the stronger video tool — 4K up to 30p, 10-bit internal and Log.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | BSI X-Trans CMOS 4 | BSI CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Image Processor | X-Processor 4 | GR ENGINE 7 |
| Effective Resolution | 26.1 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) | 160 – 12800 | 100 – 204800 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 80 – 51200 | − |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/32000 | − |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/2000 | − |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 11 fps | − |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 1080p |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 30p | − |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 60p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | No |
| Recording Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Log Profiles | F-Log / F-Log 2 | − |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | − |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Mic Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) | − |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 425 | − |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | -5 EV | − |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes | No |
| Vehicle AF | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | Hybrid OVF/EVF | − |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69M dots | − |
| EVF Magnification | 0.52x | − |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.62M dots | 1.04M dots |
| LCD Type | Tilting | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | v5.3 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C |
| Memory Card Slots | 1x SD UHS-I | 1x microSD UHS-I (+53GB internal) |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,399 | $1,499 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 128×74.8×53.3 mm | 109.4×61.1×32.7 mm |
| Weight | 478g (1.05 lb) | 262g (9.2 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| In-Body Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 420 shots | − |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 420 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery Type | NP-W126S | DB-120 |
