Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus 6010 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively close but the 6010 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6010 was unveiled 3 years prior to the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 6010 matches up versus the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 6010 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 6010 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus 6010 will result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 6010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.