Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung HZ25W

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very close but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and HZ25W (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital IV was manufactured 15 months after the HZ25W making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the GR Digital IV scores versus the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV provides exterior dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the HZ25W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and HZ25W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital IV due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung HZ25W will render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer GR Digital IV is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.