Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung GX-1S

On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung GX-1S, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and GX-1S (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital IV was launched 5 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GR Digital IV grades vs the GX-1S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GR Digital IV compared to the GX-1S.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and GX-1S is 92 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and GX-1S.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GR Digital IV will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent GR Digital IV is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.