Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung WB1100F

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung WB1100F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and WB1100F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital IV was unveiled 3 years before the WB1100F which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GR Digital IV matches up against the WB1100F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Samsung WB1100F. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. 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 WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung WB1100F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital IV vs the WB1100F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and WB1100F is 92 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and WB1100F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital IV using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB1100F will offer you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.