Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here is a in-depth overview of the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the Easyshare M5370 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Easyshare M5370 was announced within a month of the GR Digital IV which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Easyshare M5370 scores versus the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 has external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Easyshare M5370 vs the GR Digital IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Easyshare M5370 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Easyshare M5370 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Easyshare M5370 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Kodak Easyshare M5370 will produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively.