Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Following is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively well matched but the CX3 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX3 was launched 15 months prior to the GR Digital IV which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the CX3 scores against the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the CX3 against the GR Digital IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and GR Digital IV.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The CX3 features the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged CX3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.