Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H55
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![Ricoh GR Digital IV front Ricoh GR Digital IV front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55/Sony-H55-front.jpg)
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Launched September 2011
- Succeeded the Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H55 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and H55 (14MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and H55 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
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The GR Digital IV was introduced 16 months later than the H55 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GR Digital IV grades versus the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H55 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sony H55
GR Digital IV | H55 | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 16 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
H55 | GR Digital IV |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony H55
GR Digital IV | H55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV provides outside dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony H55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GR Digital IV and the H55.
![Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H55 size comparison Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H55 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.
![Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and H55.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony H55 will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent GR Digital IV provides an advantage in sensor technology.
![Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H55 Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR Digital IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-09-15 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lb) | 200 gr (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB65 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $599 | $235 |