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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST700

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital IV
(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
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung ST700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and ST700 (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and ST700 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital IV was announced 9 months after the ST700 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the GR Digital IV matches up vs the ST700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Samsung ST700

 GR Digital IV ST700 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2011Newer by 9 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 ST700 GR Digital IV 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung ST700

 GR Digital IV ST700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with exterior dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GR Digital IV and the ST700.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and ST700 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and ST700.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung ST700 will offer more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger GR Digital IV is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography info
Samsung ST700 Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography details
Samsung ST700 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery power (390 CIPA)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography advice
Samsung ST700 Travel photography advice
67
great battery power (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f1.9)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
71
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography details
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography details
53
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f1.9)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (390 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR Digital IV
Vlogging with Samsung ST700
29
very good max aperture (f1.9)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
30
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung ST700
 Ricoh GR Digital IVSamsung ST700
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR Digital IV Samsung ST700
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-09-15 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) ()
Maximum aperture f/1.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) -
Dimensions 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DB65 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $599 $280