Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S2000

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.