Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Following is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital IV was brought out 11 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GR Digital IV grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with outside dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and Galaxy Camera 3G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital IV because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will offer extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.