Reasons to choose X100VI
Released in 2024, X100VI has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 40.2 MP effective resolution, and a 521 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm X100VI
vs Ricoh GR IV
VS
Sensor area
369 mm²
X100VI361 mm²
GR IV- Area ratio
- 1.02:1
- Absolute difference
- 8 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.2%
The X100VI has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
X100VIMetricGR IV
40.2 MPEffective pixels25.7 MP
23.5 × 15.7Sensor23.3 × 15.5
3.03 µmPixel pitch3.75 µm
9.18 µm²Pixel area14.05 µm²
10.9 MP/cm²Pixel density7.12 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.55
6,240 × 3,510Maximum video1,920 × 1,080 / 60p
521 gWeight262 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD UHS-I / Internal storage
NP-W126S Lithium-Ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryDB-120 Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The X100VI has the larger sensor area. The GR IV has the lighter body. The X100VI has the higher effective resolution. The GR IV is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose GR IV
Released in 2025, GR IV has about 361 mm² of sensor area, 25.7 MP effective resolution, and a 262 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.