Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GR III

Here is a in-depth review of the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Ricoh GR III, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and GR III (24MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and GR III (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital IV was brought out 8 years earlier than the GR III and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the GR Digital IV scores versus the GR III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV offers exterior measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh GR III has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GR Digital IV vs the GR III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and GR III is 92 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and GR III.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR III will render greater detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older GR Digital IV will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.