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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S2000

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital IV
(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
Sony S2000
(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
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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 Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sony S2000

 GR Digital IV S2000 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2010More recent by 21 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 S2000 GR Digital IV 

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony S2000

 GR Digital IV S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S2000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography details
Sony S2000 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography information
Sony S2000 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery power (390 per charge)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
Travel photography with Sony S2000
67
great battery power (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
53
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
great battery power (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
29
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony S2000
 Ricoh GR Digital IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
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
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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