Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST100

The following is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and ST100 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital IV was unveiled 21 months after the ST100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GR Digital IV grades vs the ST100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Samsung ST100. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV provides physical dimensions 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 ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital IV vs the ST100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and ST100 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and ST100.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung ST100 will result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern GR Digital IV is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.