Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

The following is a thorough review of the Nikon S1000pj versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty close but the S1000pj (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1000pj was brought out 3 years before the GR Digital IV which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1000pj matches up versus the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S1000pj enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S1000pj versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S1000pj compared to the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1000pj because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon S1000pj will provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.