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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
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Ricoh GR Digital IV front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Revealed March 2010
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Ricoh. The resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The GR Digital IV was manufactured 19 months after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GR Digital IV grades against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 GR Digital IV GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
RevealedSeptember 2011March 2010Newer by 19 months
Display resolution1230k920kSharper display (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC GR Digital IV 

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 GR Digital IV GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with exterior measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 92 and 85 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos however you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent GR Digital IV is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
36
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography details
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (355g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography details
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery power (390 CIPA)
fixed focal length (28mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
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great battery power (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
60
lighter than average in class (355g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (390 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging highlights
29
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (355 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Ricoh GR Digital IVRicoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh GR Digital IV Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-09-15 2010-03-18
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.9 f/2.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 180s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 355g (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photographs 410 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB65 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $599 $349