Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A900

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and A900 (25MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and A900 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was revealed 2 years later than the A900 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GR Digital IV matches up vs the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has got outer dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GR Digital IV and the A900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and A900 is 92 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and A900.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A900 will give you more detail because of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent GR Digital IV will have an advantage in sensor technology.