Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung GX-1L

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung GX-1L, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and GX-1L (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital IV was announced 5 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GR Digital IV scores versus the GX-1L for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has got outside dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital IV vs the GX-1L.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and GX-1L is 92 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and GX-1L.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Ricoh GR Digital IV will produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer GR Digital IV is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.