Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony RX10 II

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony RX10 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and RX10 II (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was unveiled 4 years earlier than the RX10 II which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GR Digital IV grades versus the RX10 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features exterior 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 RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital IV vs the RX10 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and RX10 II is 92 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and RX10 II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX10 II will deliver greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV is going to be behind in sensor technology.