Kodak C135 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below is a comprehensive review of the Kodak C135 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the C135 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.

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The C135 was manufactured 4 months later than the GR Digital IV which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the C135 grades against the GR Digital IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare C135 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak C135 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 features exterior dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the C135 and the GR Digital IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and GR Digital IV.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The C135 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Kodak C135 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.