Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony RX100 VII

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony RX100 VII, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and RX100 VII (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital IV was launched 8 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GR Digital IV matches up versus the RX100 VII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features exterior measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony RX100 VII in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the RX100 VII.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and RX100 VII is 92 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and RX100 VII.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital IV because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VII will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older GR Digital IV is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.