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Fujifilm

X100V

Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.

$1,399

Launch price

Released Feb 2020

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Ricoh

GR Digital IV

Cult compact GR Digital with 10MP CCD sensor, fast 28mm equivalent f/1.9 lens, and sensor-shift stabilization.

$599

Launch price

Released Sep 2011

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X100V is 8.4 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

X100V

★ Sports & Action★ Travel

Wins

4categories

GR Digital IV

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

X100V wins 4 categories·GR Digital IV wins 1 categories
  • AX100V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 1.54 fps)
  • AX100V has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 1.54 fps)
  • AX100V has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 3,200)
  • AX100V has higher Resolution (26.1 MP vs 10 MP)
  • BGR Digital IV has lower Weight (219 g vs 478 g)

Key specs at a glance

X100VGR Digital IV
Resolution26.1 MP10 MP
SensorAPS-C1/1.7 inch
ISO max12,8003,200
Burst30 fps1.54 fps
4K30 fps60 fps
IBISNoYes
Weight478 g219 g
Battery350 shots390 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X100V

128 × 75 × 53 mm

478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

GR Digital IV

109 × 60 × 33 mm

219 g (0.48 lb / 7.73 oz)

X100V is 19mm wider, 15mm taller, and 21mm thicker than GR Digital IV.

X100V is 259 g heavier than GR Digital IV.

Depth (front-to-back): 53mm X100V · 33mm GR Digital IV

Sensor size, to scale

X100V

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseX100VGR Digital IV
Portrait
5.5Fair✓ wins
2.0Limited
Sports & Action
7.0Good✓ wins
1.0Limited
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
3.5Limited
Landscape
3.0Limited✓ wins
1.0Limited
Travel
7.0Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Vlogging
5.0Fair
5.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X100V

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    11 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    12,800 vs 3,200 — higher is better

  • Resolution

    26.1 MP vs 10 MP — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only X100V supports it

Reasons to choose

GR Digital IV

  • Codecs

    Adds Motion JPEG AVI

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 108.6, 59.8, 32.5

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, Eye-Fi

  • Weight

    219 g vs 478 g — lower is better

  • ISO min (native)

    80 vs 160 — lower is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)

    Only GR Digital IV supports it

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    390 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ✓Card slots — Both 1

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X100V

Pros

  • ✓Classic design
  • ✓Leaf shutter
  • ✓Film simulations
  • ✓Proven street camera

Cons

  • –Superseded by X100VI
  • –Fixed lens
  • –No IBIS

GR Digital IV

Pros

  • ✓Fast f/1.9 GR lens
  • ✓CCD rendering
  • ✓Compact classic
  • ✓Sensor-shift stabilization

Cons

  • –Small sensor
  • –VGA video only
  • –Very old model

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

X100V
GR Digital IV
Resolution
26.1 MP✓2.6× more
10 MP
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
1/1.7" CCD
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
1/1.7 inch
AA filter
No
—
X100V
GR Digital IV
Aperture
f/2.0
F1.9-F9
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
35 mm
28 mm
X100V
GR Digital IV
Processor
X-Processor 4
GR ENGINE IV
X100V
GR Digital IV
ISO min (native)
160
80✓−80 less
ISO max (native)
12,800✓+2 stops
3,200
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
3,200
X100V
GR Digital IV
Shutter type
Lens Shutter + Electronic
Mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/2000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, X100V or GR Digital IV?

X100V scores 6.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for GR Digital IV — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the X100V and GR Digital IV?

X100V is 26.1 MP and GR Digital IV is 10 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X100V and GR Digital IV have in-body image stabilization?

X100V does not have IBIS, while GR Digital IV has in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X100V or the GR Digital IV?

X100V reaches 30 fps electronic. GR Digital IV reaches 1.54 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X100V and GR Digital IV?

X100V weighs 478 g and GR Digital IV weighs 219 g, so the GR Digital IV is 259 g lighter.

Do the X100V and GR Digital IV record 4K video?

X100V: 4K up to 30p. GR Digital IV: 4K up to 60p.

Are the X100V and GR Digital IV weather sealed?

X100V: Yes. GR Digital IV: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the X100V and 390 shots for the GR Digital IV, giving the GR Digital IV the edge.

How much does each cost?

X100V launched at $1,399 and GR Digital IV at $599. The GR Digital IV is $800 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.