Pentax H90 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here, we are contrasting the Pentax H90 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is fairly similar but the H90 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The H90 was introduced 19 months before the GR Digital IV making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the H90 scores vs the GR Digital IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio H90 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax H90 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax H90 provides outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Pentax H90 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the H90 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The H90 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax H90 will offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged H90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.