Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung PL170

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung PL170, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and PL170 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was introduced 9 months after the PL170 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 PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GR Digital IV matches up versus the PL170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features exterior measurements 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 PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR Digital IV against the PL170.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and PL170 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and PL170.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital IV with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung PL170 will show more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer GR Digital IV provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.