Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh PX

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.