Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G900 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.