Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H90
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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-H90 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90/Sony-H90-front.jpg)
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39 Features
35 Overall
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Announced September 2011
- Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Released February 2012
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H90 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and H90 (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
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The GR Digital IV was launched 5 months before the H90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GR Digital IV grades against the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sony H90
GR Digital IV | H90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+769k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
H90 | GR Digital IV |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony H90
GR Digital IV | H90 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | ![]() | February 2012 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has got outside measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GR Digital IV compared to the H90.
![Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H90 size comparison Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H90 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.
![Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and H90.
Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital IV featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony H90 will give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.
![Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-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 H90 Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR Digital IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-09-15 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 290 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB65 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $599 | $230 |