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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W220

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W220 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
  • Announced September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
Sony W220
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sony W220

 GR Digital IV W220 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2009Fresher by 33 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 W220 GR Digital IV 

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony W220

 GR Digital IV W220 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W220 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography info
Sony W220 Portrait photography info
41
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography features
Sony W220 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
can't change focal length (28mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography details
Sony W220 Travel photography details
67
good battery pack (390 shots)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
Landscape photography with Sony W220
53
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR Digital IV
Vlogging with Sony W220
29
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony W220
 Ricoh GR Digital IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
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