Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-30MR and Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizes.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The SZ-30MR was manufactured 6 months prior to the GR Digital IV so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ-30MR grades versus the GR Digital IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-30MR and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the GR Digital IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and GR Digital IV is 89 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-30MR because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus SZ-30MR will provide you with more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.