Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX5

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is very similar but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and HX5 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital IV was revealed 16 months after the HX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GR Digital IV scores versus the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has physical measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony HX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital IV compared to the HX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and HX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and HX5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more modern GR Digital IV is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.