Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W230

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly close but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and W230 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was unveiled 2 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GR Digital IV grades against the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the W230.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and W230 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and W230.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony W230 will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher GR Digital IV will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.