Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony RX1R
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Revealed September 2011
- Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Announced June 2013
- Replacement is Sony RX1R II
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony RX1R Overview
The following is a extended review of the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony RX1R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and RX1R (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GR Digital IV was announced 21 months prior to the RX1R which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the GR Digital IV grades vs the RX1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony RX1R Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sony RX1R
GR Digital IV | RX1R | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | 1229k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
RX1R | GR Digital IV | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | September 2011 | Newer by 21 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony RX1R
GR Digital IV | RX1R | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features external 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 RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Check the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony RX1R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the RX1R.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and RX1R is 92 and 79 respectively.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and RX1R.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1R will offer you extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh GR Digital IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-09-15 | 2013-06-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) | 482 grams (1.06 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 91 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2537 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 pictures | 270 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB65 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $599 | $2,798 |