Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus VR-330 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the VR-330 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VR-330 was introduced 7 months prior to the GR Digital IV which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the VR-330 grades vs the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-330 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 offers physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VR-330 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the VR-330 versus the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VR-330 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Olympus VR-330 will produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.