Nikon L20 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon L20 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively close but the L20 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The L20 was revealed 3 years prior to the GR Digital IV which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the L20 matches up versus the GR Digital IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are available at Nikon L20 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L20 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the L20 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L20 and GR Digital IV.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The L20 features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged L20 will be behind in sensor technology.