Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Introduced July 2013
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- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Released September 2011
- Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Pentax MX-1 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/1.7").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe MX-1 was brought out 22 months later than the GR Digital IV making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the MX-1 matches up versus the GR Digital IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax MX-1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
MX-1 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Released | July 2013 | September 2011 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Pentax MX-1
GR Digital IV | MX-1 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 920k | Crisper display (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax MX-1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
MX-1 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax MX-1 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax MX-1 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the MX-1 and the GR Digital IV.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MX-1 and GR Digital IV is 84 and 92 respectively.
Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the MX-1 and GR Digital IV.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax MX-1 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer MX-1 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Pentax MX-1 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax MX-1 | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-07-01 | 2011-09-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/1.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 391 gr (0.86 lb) | 190 gr (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 208 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photos | 390 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-Li-106 | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $400 | $599 |