Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is fairly comparable but the CX5 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX5 was released around the same time to the GR Digital IV so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the CX5 scores versus the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 has got external 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 Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the CX5 and the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The CX5 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder.