Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital IV was announced 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GR Digital IV grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV provides outside measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GR Digital IV compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and Galaxy Camera 2 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital IV using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will deliver greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older GR Digital IV is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.