Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung TL350

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and TL350 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital IV was brought out 20 months after the TL350 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GR Digital IV grades against the TL350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung TL350. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung TL350 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GR Digital IV and the TL350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and TL350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and TL350.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV contains the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger GR Digital IV is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.