Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung DV300F

The following is a complete review of the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and DV300F (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital IV was introduced 3 months prior to the DV300F and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GR Digital IV matches up against the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with physical measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung DV300F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital IV compared to the DV300F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and DV300F.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung DV300F will show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.