Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung HZ30W

Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively similar but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and HZ30W (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital IV was unveiled 21 months later than the HZ30W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GR Digital IV scores versus the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has got physical measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GR Digital IV vs the HZ30W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and HZ30W.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung HZ30W will deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer GR Digital IV provides a benefit in sensor technology.