Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony NEX-F3

Following is a in depth overview of the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital IV was manufactured 11 months earlier than the NEX-F3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the GR Digital IV grades vs the NEX-F3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with 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) and the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the NEX-F3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and NEX-F3 is 92 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and NEX-F3.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital IV featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-F3 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.