Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung WB700

The following is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and WB700 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was brought out 9 months after the WB700 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the GR Digital IV grades versus the WB700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has outside dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital IV vs the WB700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and WB700 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and WB700.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB700 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GR Digital IV should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.