Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S980
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2011
- Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2009
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S980 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is fairly close but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and S980 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GR Digital IV was brought out 2 years after the S980 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GR Digital IV matches up versus the S980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S980 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sony S980
GR Digital IV | S980 | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | February 2009 | Newer by 32 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
S980 | GR Digital IV |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony S980
GR Digital IV | S980 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony S980 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GR Digital IV vs the S980.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and S980 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and S980.
Clearly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony S980 will render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GR Digital IV should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony S980 Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR Digital IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-09-15 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB65 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $599 | $300 |