Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung DV150F

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and DV150F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital IV was launched 16 months before the DV150F making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GR Digital IV scores vs the DV150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV enjoys external dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GR Digital IV against the DV150F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and DV150F.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital IV due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung DV150F will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.