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X100VI vs Ricoh GR IV
Quick take: The X100VI has the highest resolution at 40MP; the Ricoh GR IV is the most affordable; only the X100VI is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X100VI — Street, Travel & Everyday: The best fixed-lens camera ever made — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, film simulations, and a design icon. Wildly oversubscribed for good reason.
Who should buy what
X100VI (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Street photographers who want the most refined fixed-lens APS-C compact
- Travel photographers who want one pocketable camera for everything
- X100V owners finally upgrading to IBIS and 40MP
- Anyone on the waiting list — the most sought-after compact camera of its generation
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X100VIFujifilm · 2024 | Ricoh GR IVRicoh · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,749 | £1,299Best |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MPBest | 26.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 6-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronicBest | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA)Best | 250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 471g (body only) | 262g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | None (optional external finder accessory) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Fixed 18.3mm f/2.8 lens (28mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single microSD (UHS-I) + 53GB internal |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X100VI
Ricoh GR IV
Portrait
6.2/10
4.5/10
Street
7.9/10
8.4/10
Travel
6.9/10
7.2/10
Wedding & Events
6.6/10
5.1/10
Filmmaking
6.3/10
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Documentary
7.4/10
5.3/10
Landscape
5.6/10
5.4/10
Casual
5.6/10
6.3/10
Food
6.7/10
6.0/10
Macro
5.8/10
4.5/10
Architecture
5.3/10
5.4/10
Astrophotography
4.6/10
4.5/10
Fun & simple
5.4/10
4.7/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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