Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX300

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony HX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and HX300 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital IV was manufactured 17 months earlier than the HX300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the GR Digital IV grades vs the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV provides outside measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony HX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital IV and the HX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and HX300 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and HX300.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital IV featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX300 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.