Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 7030 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the 7030 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The 7030 was brought out 20 months before the GR Digital IV which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 7030 matches up vs the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 7030 vs the GR Digital IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 7030 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus 7030 will produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 7030 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.