Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX55

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.