Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Following is a complete review of the Pentax X90 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very close but the X90 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor size.

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The X90 was announced 14 months before the GR Digital IV making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the X90 matches up against the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax X90 has outside measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the X90 versus the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and GR Digital IV is 69 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X90 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax X90 will result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be behind in sensor tech.