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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
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Ricoh GR Digital IV front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are created by Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was manufactured 4 months earlier than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GR Digital IV matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 GR Digital IV GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Display resolution1230k920kCrisper display (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 GR Digital IV 

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 GR Digital IV GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2012Same generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV offers physical measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital IV against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery life (390 shots)
can't change focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
67
great battery life (390 shots)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
59
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
more heavy than others (550 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography info
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
very good max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
63
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR Digital IV
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
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very good max aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
24
pretty wide (24mm)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (550g)
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Ricoh GR Digital IVRicoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Company Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh GR Digital IV Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2011-09-15 2012-02-02
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Largest aperture f/1.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 180 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
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 390 images 400 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $599 $871