Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Kodak Z915 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty comparable but the Z915 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The Z915 was introduced 3 years before the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Z915 grades against the GR Digital IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 provides outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Z915 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and GR Digital IV is 91 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The Z915 includes the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The older Z915 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.