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Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus FE-47 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the FE-47 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-47 was introduced 20 months before the GR Digital IV which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-47 grades versus the GR Digital IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 FE-47 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Olympus FE-47

 GR Digital IV FE-47 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 FE-47 GR Digital IV 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-47 against the GR Digital IV.

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-47 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus FE-47 will provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FE-47 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography details
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery power (390 per charge)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography highlights
57
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
good battery power (390 CIPA)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f1.9)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
good max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (390 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
29
good max aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Olympus FE-47Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus FE-47 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/1.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $599