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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also Known as mju 9000
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
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus 9000 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty comparable but the 9000 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 9000 was brought out 3 years prior to the GR Digital IV which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 9000 scores vs the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 9000 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Olympus 9000

 GR Digital IV 9000 
IntroducedSeptember 2011May 2009Newer by 28 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 9000 GR Digital IV 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 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") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 9000 vs the GR Digital IV.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 9000 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus 9000 will show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (225g)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery (390 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (225g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
67
better than average battery (390 shots)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging highlights
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (225g)
29
very good max aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Olympus Stylus 9000Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Otherwise known as mju 9000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/1.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 225 gr (0.50 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB65
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $599