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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TF1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TF1 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 TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and TF1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital IV was launched 21 months prior to the TF1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GR Digital IV grades versus the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sony TF1

 GR Digital IV TF1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 TF1 GR Digital IV 
IntroducedJune 2013September 2011More recent by 21 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony TF1

 GR Digital IV TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV offers external measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GR Digital IV against the TF1.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and TF1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital IV featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony TF1 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older GR Digital IV will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography highlights
Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
41
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.7")
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (152g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography information
Sony TF1 Travel photography information
67
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f1.9)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors (152g)
environment sealing
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography advice
Sony TF1 Landscape photography advice
53
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f1.9)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
40
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
29
fast max aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
33
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony TF1
 Ricoh GR Digital IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR Digital IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-09-15 2013-06-21
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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $599 $266