Fujifilm
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Released Feb 2020
Ricoh
GR Digital IV
Cult compact GR Digital with 10MP CCD sensor, fast 28mm equivalent f/1.9 lens, and sensor-shift stabilization.
$599
Released Sep 2011
X100V is 8.4 years newer.
Wins
X100V
Wins
GR Digital IV
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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
Size and weight, to scale
X100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
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
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
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- –Superseded by X100VI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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, X100V or GR Digital IV?
X100V scores 7.0/10 versus 0.5/10 for GR Digital IV — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
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.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.