Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W220
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W220 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
- Announced September 2011
- Earlier Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W220 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and W220 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe GR Digital IV was announced 2 years later than the W220 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GR Digital IV matches up against the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W220 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sony W220
GR Digital IV | W220 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 33 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
W220 | GR Digital IV |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony W220
GR Digital IV | W220 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV offers outside dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony W220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GR Digital IV vs the W220.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and W220.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W220 will give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger GR Digital IV provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W220 Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR Digital IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-09-15 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lb) | 147 grams (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB65 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $599 | $160 |