Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX1

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively close but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and TX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital IV was brought out 2 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GR Digital IV grades vs the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV enjoys 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 TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony TX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the TX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and TX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and TX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher GR Digital IV is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.