Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H300

Let's look closer at the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony H300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and H300 (20MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and H300 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital IV was revealed 3 years before the H300 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GR Digital IV matches up versus the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with external measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital IV and the H300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and H300 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and H300.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony H300 will offer more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.