Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX7
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35 Features
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
- Older Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX7 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very close but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and TX7 (1/2.4") use different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GR Digital IV was released 21 months later than the TX7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GR Digital IV scores vs the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sony TX7
GR Digital IV | TX7 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 21 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1230k | 921k | Clearer display (+309k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
TX7 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony TX7
GR Digital IV | TX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with outer dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital IV compared to the TX7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and TX7 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and TX7.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The GR Digital IV has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern GR Digital IV should have an edge in sensor technology.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR Digital IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-09-15 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB65 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $599 | $300 |