Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

The following is a extended assessment of the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was unveiled 17 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GR Digital IV grades against the Galaxy Camera in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with physical measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and Galaxy Camera is 92 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.