Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A380

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony A380, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and A380 (14MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and A380 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital IV was brought out 2 years after the A380 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GR Digital IV matches up against the A380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV enjoys physical 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 A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony A380 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GR Digital IV vs the A380.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and A380 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and A380.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A380 will result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GR Digital IV will have an advantage in sensor tech.