Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh WG-30

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and WG-30 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was brought out 4 years earlier than the WG-30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GR Digital IV matches up vs the WG-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has external measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital IV vs the WG-30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and WG-30 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and WG-30.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital IV because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Ricoh WG-30 will result in greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV will be behind with regard to sensor tech.