Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

In this article, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizes.

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The V-Lux 30 was released 3 months earlier than the GR Digital IV which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the V-Lux 30 scores versus the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 has external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and GR Digital IV is 90 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 30 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Leica V-Lux 30 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.