Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus VH-410 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the VH-410 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The VH-410 was unveiled 12 months after the GR Digital IV so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the VH-410 matches up vs the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-410 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions 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 VH-410 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the VH-410 versus the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VH-410 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus VH-410 will deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer VH-410 should have a benefit in sensor technology.