Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung WB30F

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and WB30F (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital IV was introduced 16 months prior to the WB30F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GR Digital IV matches up vs the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with outer 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 WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the WB30F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and WB30F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and WB30F.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital IV having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB30F will show more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.