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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S930

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital IV
(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
  • Announced September 2011
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S930 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sony S930

 GR Digital IV S930 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2009More modern by 33 months
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k112kCrisper screen (+1118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 S930 GR Digital IV 

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony S930

 GR Digital IV S930 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S930 size comparison

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

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
Portrait photography with Sony S930
41
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography factors
Sony S930 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography details
Sony S930 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography advice
Sony S930 Travel photography advice
67
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging features
Sony S930 Vlogging features
29
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony S930
 Ricoh GR Digital IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR Digital IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-09-15 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/1.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $599 $219