Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh WG-50

Here is a extended assessment of the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and WG-50 (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and WG-50 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital IV was unveiled 6 years before the WG-50 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GR Digital IV matches up against the WG-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Ricoh WG-50. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV provides outside measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital IV compared to the WG-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and WG-50 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and WG-50.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-50 will produce greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older GR Digital IV will be behind in sensor technology.