Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") use different sensor sizing.

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The SP-610UZ was announced 8 months earlier than the GR Digital IV so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers external measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the GR Digital IV.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and GR Digital IV is 79 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-610UZ using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus SP-610UZ will provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.