Fujifilm
X70
Pocketable APS-C compact with a fixed 28mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens and tilting touchscreen.
$699
Launch priceReleased Jan 2016
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 10.9 years newer.
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Wins
X70
Wins
GR IVx
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 6,400)
- AX70 has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 49)
- BGR IVx has higher Max video bit rate (150 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
- BGR IVx has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
- AX70 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 4 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX70
113 × 64 × 44 mm
340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
X70 is 3mm wider, 3mm taller, and 11mm thicker than GR IVx.
X70 is 75 g heavier than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm X70 · 33mm GR IVx
Sensor size, to scale
X70
23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
368 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
X70
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112.5, 64.4, 44.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
AF points / zones
425 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
8 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
330 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
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 6,400 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
150 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IVx supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X70
Pros
- ✓APS-C pocket compact
- ✓28mm-equivalent lens
- ✓Tilting touchscreen
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –No 4K
- –Discontinued
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?
Compare live prices for the X70 and GR IVx at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm X70
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, X70 or GR IVx?
GR IVx scores 5.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for X70 — 265g — easy to handhold for selfie video.
What's the resolution difference between the X70 and GR IVx?
X70 is 16.3 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the GR IVx captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X70 and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
X70 does not have IBIS, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X70 or the GR IVx?
X70 reaches 8 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X70 and GR IVx?
X70 weighs 340 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR IVx is 75 g lighter.
Do the X70 and GR IVx record 4K video?
X70: Full HD. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X70 and GR IVx weather sealed?
X70: No. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 330 shots (CIPA) for the X70 and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the X70 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X70 launched at $699 and GR IVx at $1,499. The X70 is $800 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.