Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S930

Following is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is pretty similar but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and S930 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital IV was revealed 2 years after the S930 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GR Digital IV matches up versus the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features external dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital IV compared to the S930.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and S930.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The GR Digital IV provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The more recent GR Digital IV should have an advantage in sensor innovation.