Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung GX-20

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung GX-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and GX-20 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital IV was announced 3 years after the GX-20 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the GR Digital IV grades versus the GX-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with exterior 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) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the GX-20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and GX-20 is 92 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and GX-20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will deliver extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger GR Digital IV is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.