Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung PL120

Here is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung PL120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and PL120 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital IV was introduced 9 months later than the PL120 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GR Digital IV grades against the PL120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV provides physical measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GR Digital IV compared to the PL120.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and PL120 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and PL120.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung PL120 will offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer GR Digital IV will have an advantage in sensor technology.