Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
FE-47 | GR Digital IV |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Olympus FE-47
GR Digital IV | FE-47 | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 20 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
FE-47 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Olympus FE-47 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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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 |