Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh PX
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Launched September 2011
- Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed August 2011
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh PX Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and PX (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and PX (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GR Digital IV was launched at a similar time to the PX and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GR Digital IV grades versus the PX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Ricoh PX. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Ricoh PX
GR Digital IV | PX | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
PX | GR Digital IV |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Ricoh PX
GR Digital IV | PX | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | August 2011 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has got outer dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Ricoh PX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital IV and the PX.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and PX is 92 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and PX.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh PX will render greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital IV | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model type | Ricoh GR Digital IV | Ricoh PX |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-09-15 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.9 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB65 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $599 | $329 |