Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX400V

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony HX400V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and HX400V (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital IV was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX400V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GR Digital IV matches up against the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features outer dimensions 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 HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the HX400V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and HX400V is 92 and 62 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and HX400V.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital IV because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX400V will provide you with greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older GR Digital IV will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.