Fujifilm
X100
The original fixed-lens premium compact that launched the X100 line and Fujifilm's modern revival.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Feb 2011
Ricoh
GR IV
Latest GR with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, 5-axis SR, 53GB internal memory, and pocket street-camera handling.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
GR IV is 14.8 years newer.
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Wins
X100
Wins
GR IV
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX100 has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 49)
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,600)
- AX100 has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 4 fps)
- AX100 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 250 shots)
- BGR IV has higher Resolution (25.74 MP vs 12.3 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX100
127 × 74 × 54 mm
445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
X100 is 17mm wider, 13mm taller, and 21mm thicker than GR IV.
X100 is 183 g heavier than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 54mm X100 · 33mm GR IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X100
127 × 74 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 61 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X100
127 × 54 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X100
23.6 × 15.8 mm · APS-C
373 mm² area
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X100
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 126.5, 74.4, 53.9
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
425 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only X100 supports it
Reasons to choose
GR IV
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 32.7
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Resolution
25.74 MP vs 12.3 MP — higher is better
Weight
262 g vs 445 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X100
Pros
- ✓Historic X100 origin
- ✓Hybrid viewfinder debut
- ✓Classic design
- ✓APS-C in compact
Cons
- –12MP very dated
- –Slow AF
- –No 4K
GR IV
Pros
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
- ✓Pocketable 28mm GR lens
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm X100
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, X100 or GR IV?
X100 scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GR IV — 15fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the X100 and GR IV?
X100 is 12.3 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100 and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
X100 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100 or the GR IV?
X100 reaches 15 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100 and GR IV?
X100 weighs 445 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 183 g lighter.
Do the X100 and GR IV record 4K video?
X100: 4K up to 60p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X100 and GR IV weather sealed?
X100: No. GR IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the X100 and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the X100 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X100 launched at $1,199 and GR IV at $1,499. The X100 is $300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Ricoh press materials.