Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung TL320

Below is a detailed review of the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung TL320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and TL320 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital IV was announced 2 years later than the TL320 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GR Digital IV matches up versus the TL320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung TL320. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung TL320 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV enjoys exterior measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the TL320.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and TL320 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and TL320.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital IV with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung TL320 will produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher GR Digital IV provides an advantage in sensor innovation.