Nikon L19 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon L19 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the L19 (8MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively well matched but the L19 (1/2.5") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was announced 3 years prior to the GR Digital IV and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L19 grades against the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Nikon L19 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the L19 versus the GR Digital IV.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L19 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR Digital IV will resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older L19 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.