Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST95
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Launched September 2011
- Earlier Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Released January 2011
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST95 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Samsung ST95
GR Digital IV | ST95 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | January 2011 | More recent by 8 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Sharper screen (+770k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
ST95 | GR Digital IV |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung ST95
GR Digital IV | ST95 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST95 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital IV | Samsung ST95 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh GR Digital IV | Samsung ST95 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-09-15 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/1.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB65 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $599 | $145 |