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 IVx
40mm-equivalent GR IV sibling with a newly designed 26.1mm f/2.8 lens, 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis SR, 4K video, 53GB internal storage, and pocket street-camera handling. Winter 2026 planned.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Dec 2026
GR IVx is 15.8 years newer.
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Wins
X100
Wins
GR IVx
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX100 has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 49)
- BGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,600)
- AX100 has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IVx has higher Resolution (25.74 MP vs 12.3 MP)
- AX100 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X100
127 × 74 × 54 mm
445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
X100 is 17mm wider, 13mm taller, and 21mm thicker than GR IVx.
X100 is 180 g heavier than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 54mm X100 · 33mm GR IVx
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 IVx
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 IVx
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X100
23.6 × 15.8 mm · APS-C
373 mm² area
GR IVx
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
AA filter
Only X100 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only X100 supports it
Reasons to choose
GR IVx
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 33.4
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
265 g vs 445 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓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 IVx
Pros
- ✓New 26.1mm f/2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.)
- ✓GR IV 25.74MP APS-C + 5-axis SR
- ✓4K 30p/24p and 53GB built-in storage
- ✓Snap focus, 50/71mm crops, 2-stop ND
- ✓Pocketable 265g body
Cons
- –Price not yet announced (listed at GR IV $1,499)
- –Winter 2026 or later — still in development as of Aug 2026
- –No built-in EVF
- –Fixed 40mm-equiv. lens
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 IVx?
X100 scores 7.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IVx — 15fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the X100 and GR IVx?
X100 is 12.3 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the GR IVx captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100 and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
X100 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100 or the GR IVx?
X100 reaches 15 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100 and GR IVx?
X100 weighs 445 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR IVx is 180 g lighter.
Do the X100 and GR IVx record 4K video?
X100: 4K up to 60p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X100 and GR IVx weather sealed?
X100: No. GR IVx: No.
How much does each cost?
X100 launched at $1,199 and GR IVx at $1,499. The X100 is $300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Ricoh press materials.