Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S2000
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Announced September 2011
- Succeeded the Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S2000 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty close but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and S2000 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe GR Digital IV was introduced 21 months later than the S2000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GR Digital IV scores against the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sony S2000
GR Digital IV | S2000 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 21 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
S2000 | GR Digital IV |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony S2000
GR Digital IV | S2000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV provides exterior dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony S2000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GR Digital IV vs the S2000.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and S2000.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GR Digital IV uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The fresher GR Digital IV will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR Digital IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-09-15 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB65 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $599 | $225 |