Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony TX9

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony TX9, 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 TX9 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and TX9 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital IV was brought out 15 months later than the TX9 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GR Digital IV grades versus the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with external dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the TX9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and TX9 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and TX9.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX9 will give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent GR Digital IV is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.