Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony RX100 V

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony RX100 V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and RX100 V (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital IV was brought out 6 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GR Digital IV scores vs the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV enjoys exterior dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony RX100 V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital IV compared to the RX100 V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and RX100 V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and RX100 V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital IV featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 V will show extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older GR Digital IV will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.