Nikon L22 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon L22 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty comparable but the L22 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The L22 was unveiled 19 months before the GR Digital IV which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the L22 matches up vs the GR Digital IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L22 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Nikon L22 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the L22 against the GR Digital IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and GR Digital IV.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The L22 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon L22 will show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older L22 will be behind in sensor technology.