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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
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Ricoh G900 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
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
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.

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The G900 was launched 6 years later than the GR Digital IV and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G900 matches up against the GR Digital IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 G900 GR Digital IV 
IntroducedFebruary 2018September 2011Fresher by 79 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Ricoh G900

 GR Digital IV G900 
Display resolution1230k1040kSharper display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 G900 GR Digital IV 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 offers outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the G900 and the GR Digital IV.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and GR Digital IV is 89 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G900 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Ricoh G900 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger G900 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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focusing manually
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (247 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G900
Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography factors
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good battery power (340 shots)
environment proofing
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than average (247 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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better than average battery life (390 per charge)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
environment proofing
good battery power (340 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
heavier than average (247 grams)
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fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Ricoh G900Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Company Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh G900 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-02-21 2011-09-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/1.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 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 340 photos 390 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB65
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $752 $599