Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh WG-30W

Here is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and WG-30W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital IV was brought out 4 years prior to the WG-30W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GR Digital IV grades versus the WG-30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital IV vs the WG-30W.

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

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and WG-30W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-30W will give more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older GR Digital IV is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.