Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX1

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung NX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and NX1 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital IV was introduced 4 years before the NX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the GR Digital IV matches up versus the NX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has exterior dimensions 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 NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung NX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the NX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and NX1 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and NX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1 will render extra detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older GR Digital IV will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.