Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST700

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Samsung ST700. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

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).

Check the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung ST700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.