Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX90V
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![Ricoh GR Digital IV front Ricoh GR Digital IV front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-front.jpg)
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Launched September 2011
- Earlier Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2015
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX90V Overview
Below is a complete review of the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX90V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and HX90V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
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The GR Digital IV was released 4 years earlier than the HX90V and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GR Digital IV matches up versus the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sony HX90V
GR Digital IV | HX90V | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+309k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
HX90V | GR Digital IV | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | ![]() | September 2011 | More recent by 43 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony HX90V
GR Digital IV | HX90V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has physical dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital IV against the HX90V.
![Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX90V size comparison Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX90V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX90V-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and HX90V is 92 and 91 respectively.
![Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX90V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and HX90V.
All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital IV because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX90V will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older GR Digital IV is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX90V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX90V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR Digital IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-09-15 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 photos | 360 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB65 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $599 | $440 |