Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung PL210

Let's look closer at the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung PL210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and PL210 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital IV was revealed 9 months later than the PL210 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the GR Digital IV scores against the PL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung PL210. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with outside 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 PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the PL210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and PL210 is 92 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and PL210.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung PL210 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger GR Digital IV provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.