Nikon L120 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon L120 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the L120 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The L120 was brought out 7 months earlier than the GR Digital IV so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the L120 grades against the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L120 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the L120 against the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and GR Digital IV is 75 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The L120 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon L120 will offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.