Fujifilm X100VI 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 X100VI if…
- ✓You shoot video seriously — it brings 10-bit internal colour and Log for gradable footage.
- ✓You want maximum detail for landscapes, studio or large prints — 40.2MP resolves noticeably more than 25.7MP and gives more cropping latitude.
- ✓You photograph moving subjects — it adds AF subject detection for animals and vehicles that the other body lacks.
Choose the Ricoh GR IV if…
- ✓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 521g (1.15 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Where they differ
- ›Video: the Fujifilm X100VI is the stronger video tool — 4K up to 60p, 10-bit internal and Log.
- ›Price: the Ricoh GR IV launched at $1,499, $100 under the Fujifilm X100VI — money that could go toward glass.
- ›Weight: the Ricoh GR IV is 262g (9.2 oz) vs 521g (1.15 lb) — 259g you'll feel on a long day out.
- ›Resolution: 40.2MP on the Fujifilm X100VI vs 25.7MP — more detail and crop room, at the cost of larger files.
Frequently asked
Is the Fujifilm X100VI 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 X100VI?
Choose the Fujifilm X100VI if you shoot video seriously — it brings 10-bit internal colour and Log for gradable footage. Choose it if you want maximum detail for landscapes, studio or large prints — 40.2MP resolves noticeably more than 25.7MP and gives more cropping latitude. Choose it if you photograph moving subjects — it adds AF subject detection for animals and vehicles that the other body lacks.
Who should choose the Ricoh GR IV?
Choose the Ricoh GR IV 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 521g (1.15 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
What is the main difference between the Fujifilm X100VI and the Ricoh GR IV?
Video: the Fujifilm X100VI is the stronger video tool — 4K up to 60p, 10-bit internal and Log.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | BSI X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | BSI CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Image Processor | X-Processor 5 | GR ENGINE 7 |
| Effective Resolution | 40.2 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) | 125 – 12800 | 100 – 204800 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 64 – 51200 | − |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/180000 | − |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/2000 | − |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 11 fps | − |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 6.2K | 1080p |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 60p | − |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 240p | Up to 60p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | No |
| Recording Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Log Profiles | F-Log / F-Log 2 / HLG | − |
| 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 | -7 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 | 0.66x | − |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.62M dots | 1.04M dots |
| LCD Type | 2-Way Tilting | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v5 | 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) | $1,599 | $1,499 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 128×74.8×55.3 mm | 109.4×61.1×32.7 mm |
| Weight | 521g (1.15 lb) | 262g (9.2 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 310 shots | − |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 450 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery Type | NP-W126S | DB-120 |
