Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX30V

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and HX30V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital IV was introduced 5 months prior to the HX30V which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GR Digital IV matches up versus the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the HX30V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and HX30V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX30V will show more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.