Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H55

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.

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.

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.

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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.

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.