Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro S-1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak S-1 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
S-1 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Revealed | June 2014 | September 2011 | Newer by 34 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Kodak S-1
GR Digital IV | S-1 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 920k | Crisper display (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
S-1 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $599 |