Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung EX2F

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The GR Digital IV was manufactured 15 months prior to the EX2F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GR Digital IV grades versus the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV provides outside dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital IV against the EX2F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and EX2F.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung EX2F to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older GR Digital IV is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.