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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W310

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W310 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
  • Launched September 2011
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W310 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty close but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and W310 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital IV was introduced 21 months later than the W310 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the GR Digital IV grades against the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sony W310

 GR Digital IV W310 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2010Fresher by 21 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 W310 GR Digital IV 

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony W310

 GR Digital IV W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV offers outer measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital IV against the W310.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W310 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and W310 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and W310.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W310 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer GR Digital IV will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
Portrait photography with Sony W310
41
manual focus
exports RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
Sports photography with Sony W310
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery power (390 CIPA)
can't change focal length (28mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
Travel photography with Sony W310
67
good battery power (390 per charge)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f1.9)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
very good max aperture (f1.9)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
good battery power (390 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging highlights
Sony W310 Vlogging highlights
29
very good max aperture (f1.9)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony W310
 Ricoh GR Digital IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR Digital IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-09-15 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model DB65 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $599 $150