Leica M8 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here is a in depth review of the Leica M8 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the M8 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very close but the M8 (APS-H) and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The M8 was unveiled 5 years prior to the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M8 scores versus the GR Digital IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M8 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are provided at Leica M8 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M8 offers external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M8 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the M8 vs the GR Digital IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M8 and GR Digital IV is 79 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M8 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The M8 uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The older M8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.