Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX7V

Here is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and HX7V (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital IV was brought out 2 months later than the HX7V and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GR Digital IV grades versus the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features 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 HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital IV against the HX7V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and HX7V is 92 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and HX7V.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX7V will render more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.