Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung SL30

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively close but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and SL30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was launched 2 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GR Digital IV scores versus the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV provides exterior measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GR Digital IV compared to the SL30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and SL30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and SL30.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The GR Digital IV contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The more modern GR Digital IV should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.