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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX66

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX66 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
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released February 2012
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX66 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony TX66, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and TX66 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital IV was revealed 5 months earlier than the TX66 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GR Digital IV scores vs the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sony TX66

 GR Digital IV TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 TX66 GR Digital IV 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony TX66

 GR Digital IV TX66 
ReleasedSeptember 2011February 2012Similar age
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution1230k1230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV provides exterior measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital IV vs the TX66.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and TX66 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and TX66.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX66 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX66 Portrait photography highlights
41
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
42
you can focus manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography advice
Sony TX66 Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
Sports photography with Sony TX66
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography advice
Sony TX66 Travel photography advice
67
better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f1.9)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
better than average battery power (250 shots)
includes focus by touch
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography advice
Sony TX66 Landscape photography advice
53
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f1.9)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (390 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging advice
Sony TX66 Vlogging advice
29
very good max aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
36
rather wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony TX66
 Ricoh GR Digital IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR Digital IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-09-15 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 109 gr (0.24 pounds)
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 All around 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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery format 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $599 $350