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Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Kodak S-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 290g - 116 x 68 x 36mm
  • Revealed June 2014
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Here, we are matching up the Kodak S-1 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the S-1 (Four Thirds) and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The S-1 was released 2 years after the GR Digital IV which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the S-1 matches up against the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 S-1 GR Digital IV 
RevealedJune 2014September 2011Newer by 34 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Kodak S-1

 GR Digital IV S-1 
Display resolution1230k920kCrisper display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 S-1 GR Digital IV 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak S-1 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Kodak S-1 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S-1 vs the GR Digital IV.

Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and GR Digital IV is 88 and 92 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and GR Digital IV.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S-1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Kodak S-1 will give more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer S-1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
41
manual focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak S-1
Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
great battery life (410 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery power (390 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography advice
65
great battery life (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
67
good battery power (390 CIPA)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography details
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
good battery power (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak S-1
Vlogging with Ricoh GR Digital IV
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
29
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-06-24 2011-09-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4640 x 3480 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/1.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290g (0.64 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 390 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 DB65
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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