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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 CX5 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Ricoh CX5

 GR Digital IV CX5 
Display resolution1230k920kSharper display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 CX5 GR Digital IV 
RevealedJuly 2011September 2011Same generation
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

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

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography features
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
Travel photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
66
lighter than others in class (205g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
better than average battery life (390 shots)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography factors
45
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
29
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Ricoh CX5Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX5 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/1.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 DB65
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $599