Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST150F

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and ST150F (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was released 16 months earlier than the ST150F which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the GR Digital IV scores vs the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV enjoys exterior measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital IV and the ST150F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and ST150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and ST150F.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung ST150F will render greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.