Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST150F
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Released September 2011
- Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Announced January 2013
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST150F Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Samsung ST150F
GR Digital IV | ST150F | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
ST150F | GR Digital IV | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | September 2011 | Newer by 16 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung ST150F
GR Digital IV | ST150F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital IV | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh GR Digital IV | Samsung ST150F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-09-15 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB65 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $599 | $300 |