Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A9 II

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony A9 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and A9 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital IV was released 9 years earlier than the A9 II which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GR Digital IV matches up vs the A9 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV provides external dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony A9 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GR Digital IV against the A9 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and A9 II is 92 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and A9 II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital IV due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A9 II will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.