Fujifilm
X100VI
Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.
$1,599
Released Feb 2024
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
X100VI is 12.4 years newer.
Wins
X100VI
Wins
GR Digital IV
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX100VI has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- AX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 10 MP)
- AX100VI has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 3,200)
- AX100VI has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- BGR Digital IV has lower Weight (219 g vs 521 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X100VI
128 × 75 × 55 mm
521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
GR Digital IV
109 × 60 × 33 mm
219 g (0.48 lb / 7.73 oz)
X100VI is 19mm wider, 15mm taller, and 23mm thicker than GR Digital IV.
X100VI is 302 g heavier than GR Digital IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 55mm X100VI · 33mm GR Digital IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X100VI
128 × 75 mm
GR Digital IV
109 × 60 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X100VI
128 × 55 mm
GR Digital IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X100VI
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 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
X100VI
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better
Resolution
40.2 MP vs 10 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better
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 521 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 125 — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
390 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X100VI
Pros
- ✓Unique fixed 23mm lens
- ✓40MP sensor
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Compact street camera
Cons
- –Fixed lens only
- –No interchangeable lenses
- –Premium price
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 wildlife, X100VI or GR Digital IV?
X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for GR Digital IV — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X100VI and GR Digital IV?
X100VI is 40.2 MP and GR Digital IV is 10 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100VI and GR Digital IV have in-body image stabilization?
X100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while gR Digital IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100VI or the GR Digital IV?
X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic. GR Digital IV reaches 1.54 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100VI and GR Digital IV?
X100VI weighs 521 g and GR Digital IV weighs 219 g, so the GR Digital IV is 302 g lighter.
Do the X100VI and GR Digital IV record 4K video?
X100VI: 4K up to 60p. GR Digital IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X100VI and GR Digital IV weather sealed?
X100VI: Yes. GR Digital IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 310 shots (CIPA) for the X100VI and 390 shots for the GR Digital IV, giving the GR Digital IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
X100VI launched at $1,599 and GR Digital IV at $599. The GR Digital IV is $1,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Ricoh press materials.