Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung Galaxy NX

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital IV was released 21 months earlier than the Galaxy NX making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GR Digital IV scores versus the Galaxy NX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Samsung Galaxy NX. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has external measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the Galaxy NX.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and Galaxy NX is 92 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and Galaxy NX.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.