Fujifilm X100VI Silver and Black:
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Ricoh GR IV:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujifilm X100VI vs. Ricoh GR IV — Which Premium Compact Wins in 2025?
Fujifilm’s viral fixed-lens compact finally meets Ricoh’s long-awaited GR IV. Here’s the definitive, no-nonsense comparison for street, travel, and everyday creatives.
At a Glance
- Look & Feel: X100VI is a metal, rangefinder-style camera with a hybrid OVF/EVF; GR IV is ultra-slim, pocket-first minimalism with rear LCD only.
- Sensor & Lens: X100VI uses a 40.2MP APS-C sensor behind a 23mm f/2 (35mm-eq.) lens; GR IV has a 25.7MP APS-C sensor behind an 18.3mm f/2.8 (28mm-eq.) lens.
- Stabilization: X100VI adds in-body stabilization (IBIS) up to 6 stops; GR IV has 5-axis sensor-shift SR.
- Video: X100VI shoots up to 6.2K/30p and 4K/60p; GR IV focuses on stills with FHD/60p.
- Weather: X100VI can be weather-resistant with an adapter ring + 49mm protector filter; GR IV is not weather-sealed.
Spec-by-Spec Comparison
| Spec | Fujifilm X100VI | Ricoh GR IV |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR, 40.2MP | APS-C CMOS, 25.7MP (6192×4128) |
| Lens | 23mm f/2 (35mm-eq.), revised optics; built-in 4-stop ND | 18.3mm f/2.8 (28mm-eq.), redesigned; built-in 2-stop ND |
| Stabilization | 5-axis IBIS, up to 6.0 stops | 5-axis SR (sensor-shift) |
| AF / Subject Detect | Hybrid AF with subject-detection (animals, birds, cars, bikes, airplanes, trains, etc.) | Hybrid AF (phase + contrast), Face/Eye detect; Full-Press Snap |
| Video | Up to 6.2K/30p 10-bit; 4K/60p; FHD/240p | FHD/60p (MOV/H.264) |
| Viewfinder / Screen | Hybrid OVF/3.69M-dot EVF + 3.0″ tilting touchscreen (1.62M dots) | No built-in finder (optional external); 3.0″ fixed touchscreen (≈1.04M dots) |
| Storage | Single SD (SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-I) | Internal 53GB + microSD (UHS-I) |
| Digital crop / TC | Digital Tele-converter 1.4× / 2× | Crop modes 35mm / 50mm |
| Connectivity | USB-C 10Gbps, micro-HDMI, Wi-Fi, BT 4.2; Frame.io C2C | USB-C (DP Alt-mode video out), Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.3 |
| Battery (CIPA) | Approx. 310 (EVF) / 450 (OVF) frames | Approx. 250 shots |
| Dimensions / Weight | 128×74.8×55.3mm; ~521g (with battery/SD) | 109.4×61.1×32.7mm; ~262g (with battery/card) |
| US Price (Aug 2025) | $1,799 | $1,499 (list ~$1,496.95) |
Weather Sealing: What You Can (and Can’t) Expect
Fujifilm X100VI
The X100VI can be made weather-resistant by mounting the AR-X100 adapter ring and a 49mm protector filter (PRF-49). With those two pieces installed, Fujifilm rates the camera for dust/moisture resistance and operation down to 0 °C (32 °F). Without the ring+filter combo, it’s not sealed at the lens opening.
Ricoh GR IV
The GR IV is not weather-sealed. It remains a minimalist, pocket-first street camera. You can attach the optional GA-3 lens adapter to use 49mm filters (and the GW-4 wide converter), but this does not provide environmental sealing.
Shooting Experience
Street & Everyday Carry
If you want true pocketability that disappears in a jeans pocket, the GR IV wins. It’s feather-light, starts fast, and the 28mm-equivalent field of view plus Full-Press Snap makes it deadly for decisive-moment shooting. The X100VI, while compact, is notably larger and heavier—you’ll likely carry it cross-body rather than in a pocket.
Viewfinder-First Framing
The X100VI’s hybrid OVF/EVF is a creative multiplier—optical for anticipation outside the frame, EVF for exposure preview and manual focus aids. Ricoh keeps it screen-only (you can add an external finder), which many street shooters prefer for stealth, but it’s a clear usability divide.
Low Light & Versatility
X100VI’s faster f/2 lens and up-to-6-stop IBIS let you shoot at slower shutter speeds and lower ISOs. GR IV’s SR helps, but the lens is a stop slower at f/2.8 and video tops out at 1080/60p. X100VI also packs a 4-stop internal ND, high-res 6.2K video, subject-detection AF, and film simulations—useful beyond street.
Who Should Buy Which?
- Choose X100VI if you want a premium, do-it-all compact with a viewfinder, high-res 40MP files, meaningful IBIS, strong video, and optional weather-resistance.
- Choose GR IV if you prize absolute portability, love 28mm for street, want internal 53GB as a safety net, and prefer a frictionless, minimalist workflow.
Price & Availability (USA, Aug 2025)
X100VI street price is $1,799 and supply remains tight. Ricoh GR IV preorders are live at ~$1,499 with first shipments targeted for September.
Bottom Line
The Ricoh GR IV finally gives X100VI buyers a fresh reason to pause—especially if true pocketability is the priority. But if you need a viewfinder, better video, faster glass, and real weather-resistance (with the adapter/filter), the X100VI still feels like the more versatile creative tool.
