Nikon P7800 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon P7800 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The P7800 was launched 2 years after the GR Digital IV which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the P7800 grades vs the GR Digital IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 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).

Contrast the Nikon P7800 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the P7800 versus the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and GR Digital IV is 82 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon P7800 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger P7800 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.