Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GR

Below is a complete assessment of the Ricoh CX4 versus Ricoh GR, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and GR (16MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The CX4 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the GR and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the CX4 grades versus the GR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX4 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has specifications of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX4 versus Ricoh GR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the CX4 against the GR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and GR is 92 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and GR.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CX4 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GR will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.