Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung HZ50W

On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung HZ50W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and HZ50W (14MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and HZ50W (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital IV was announced 17 months later than the HZ50W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GR Digital IV grades against the HZ50W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV offers physical measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital IV compared to the HZ50W.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and HZ50W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung HZ50W will render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher GR Digital IV provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.