Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony RX100 VA

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony RX100 VA, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and RX100 VA (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital IV was announced 7 years before the RX100 VA which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GR Digital IV scores vs the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features physical dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital IV compared to the RX100 VA.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and RX100 VA is 92 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and RX100 VA.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital IV having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will give more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV is going to be behind in sensor technology.