Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX200

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and NX200 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was unveiled 5 months prior to the NX200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GR Digital IV scores against the NX200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung NX200. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features outside dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital IV compared to the NX200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and NX200 is 92 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and NX200.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital IV using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX200 will provide greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively.