Nikon L24 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon L24 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the L24 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The L24 was revealed 7 months prior to the GR Digital IV and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L24 scores versus the GR Digital IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L24 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L24 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L24 vs the GR Digital IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L24 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon L24 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged L24 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.