Nikon L610 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon L610 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the L610 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The L610 was announced 11 months later than the GR Digital IV so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L610 scores vs the GR Digital IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L610 offers external measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the L610 vs the GR Digital IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and GR Digital IV is 90 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L610 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon L610 will give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent L610 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.