Nikon S570 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S570 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very well matched but the S570 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The S570 was introduced 3 years earlier than the GR Digital IV and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S570 grades vs the GR Digital IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S570 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S570 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 provides physical dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S570 vs the GR Digital IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S570 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon S570 will give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older S570 is going to be behind in sensor tech.