Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A200

Following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and A200 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was unveiled 3 years after the A200 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the GR Digital IV scores versus the A200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features physical dimensions 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 Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the A200.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and A200 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and A200.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The GR Digital IV features the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder. The fresher GR Digital IV provides an edge in sensor tech.