Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A7S

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony A7S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the A7S (12MP) is relatively comparable but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and A7S (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital IV was released 3 years before the A7S which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the GR Digital IV grades vs the A7S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sony Alpha A7S. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features 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 Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony A7S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GR Digital IV compared to the A7S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and A7S is 92 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and A7S.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7S will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.