Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX1000

Lets look closer at the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung NX1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and NX1000 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was revealed 7 months prior to the NX1000 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GR Digital IV scores against the NX1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has got external measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung NX1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR Digital IV vs the NX1000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and NX1000 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and NX1000.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX1000 will show greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.