Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung WB35F

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung WB35F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and WB35F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital IV was introduced 3 years before the WB35F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the GR Digital IV scores against the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with outside dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital IV against the WB35F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and WB35F is 92 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and WB35F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung WB35F will deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older GR Digital IV is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.