Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh GR Digital III and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Ricoh. The resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The GR Digital III was introduced 3 years earlier than the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the GR Digital III scores vs the GR Digital IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital III and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital III features outside dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GR Digital III and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital III compared to the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older GR Digital III will be behind in sensor technology.