Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung WB850F

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and WB850F (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital IV was released 3 months earlier than the WB850F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GR Digital IV matches up against the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with physical measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital IV and the WB850F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and WB850F is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and WB850F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB850F will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.