Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H400

Lets look closer at the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony H400, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and H400 (20MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and H400 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was launched 3 years earlier than the H400 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the GR Digital IV scores vs the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony H400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital IV and the H400.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and H400 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and H400.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony H400 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.