Nikon L100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon L100 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very similar but the L100 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The L100 was brought out 3 years before the GR Digital IV which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L100 matches up against the GR Digital IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L100 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L100 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the L100 vs the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and GR Digital IV is 79 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The L100 has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged L100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.