Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST95

Below is a extended review of the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST95, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and ST95 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was announced 8 months later than the ST95 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GR Digital IV matches up vs the ST95 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung ST95. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has outer measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the ST95.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and ST95 is 92 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and ST95.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital IV with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST95 will offer you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher GR Digital IV will have an edge in sensor innovation.