Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony HX9V

The following is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony HX9V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and HX9V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital IV was revealed 2 months after the HX9V and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GR Digital IV grades versus the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has got outside measurements 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 HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the HX9V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and HX9V.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX9V will produce greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.