Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX1

Lets look closer at the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is relatively similar but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and HX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital IV was unveiled 2 years after the HX1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GR Digital IV matches up against the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features 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 HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GR Digital IV and the HX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and HX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and HX1.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GR Digital IV will offer you extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer GR Digital IV will have an edge in sensor technology.