Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung SL620

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung SL620, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively close but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and SL620 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital IV was introduced 2 years after the SL620 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GR Digital IV matches up versus the SL620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Samsung SL620. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has got outer measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung SL620 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GR Digital IV compared to the SL620.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and SL620 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and SL620.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung SL620 will result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GR Digital IV will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.