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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX55

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX55 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
  • Launched September 2011
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX55 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony TX55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and TX55 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital IV was unveiled 2 months after the TX55 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GR Digital IV grades vs the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sony TX55

 GR Digital IV TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 TX55 GR Digital IV 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony TX55

 GR Digital IV TX55 
RevealedSeptember 2011July 2011Same generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution1230k1230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features outside dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony TX55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GR Digital IV vs the TX55.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and TX55 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and TX55.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX55 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
41
manual focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
36
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography features
Sony TX55 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery (390 per charge)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Travel photography camera
67
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography factors
Sony TX55 Landscape photography factors
53
manual focus
good max aperture (f1.9)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
50
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging advice
Sony TX55 Vlogging advice
29
good max aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
34
really wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony TX55
 Ricoh GR Digital IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GR Digital IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-09-15 2011-07-24
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 109 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB65 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $599 $350