Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX11

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung NX11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and NX11 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital IV was manufactured 9 months later than the NX11 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GR Digital IV grades against the NX11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with 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 NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the NX11.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and NX11 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and NX11.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX11 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GR Digital IV is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.