Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z50 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was introduced 8 years later than the GR Digital IV and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z50 grades against the GR Digital IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 comes with outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Z50 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and GR Digital IV is 74 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z50 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z50 will offer more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Z50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.