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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Ricoh. The image resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty similar but the CX4 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX4 was brought out 13 months earlier than the GR Digital IV which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the CX4 grades against the GR Digital IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 CX4 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Ricoh CX4

 GR Digital IV CX4 
ReleasedSeptember 2011August 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution1230k920kSharper screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 CX4 GR Digital IV 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 has outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the CX4 against the GR Digital IV.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The CX4 has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The more aged CX4 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
manual focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography features
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
Travel photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
66
lighter than competition (205g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
29
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Ricoh CX4Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh CX4 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-19 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/1.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 DB65
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $211 $599