Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Ricoh. The image resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is pretty well matched but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital IV was introduced 14 months later than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the GR Digital IV matches up versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has got outside measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GR Digital IV against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 92 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV offers the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The newer GR Digital IV provides an advantage in sensor innovation.