Nikon P7100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon P7100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/1.7").

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The P7100 was announced 6 months later than the GR Digital IV so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P7100 scores vs the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7100 comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P7100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the P7100 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and GR Digital IV is 82 and 92 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7100 and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should really take the release date of the products into consideration.