Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A9

On this page, we will be looking at the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony A9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and A9 (24MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and A9 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital IV was announced 6 years earlier than the A9 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GR Digital IV matches up versus the A9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Alpha A9. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV offers external measurements 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 Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony A9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital IV against the A9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and A9 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and A9.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A9 will render more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.