Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W330
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Announced September 2011
- Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W330 Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and W330 (14MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and W330 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe GR Digital IV was manufactured 21 months later than the W330 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GR Digital IV matches up vs the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W330 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sony W330
GR Digital IV | W330 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
W330 | GR Digital IV |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony W330
GR Digital IV | W330 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the W330.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and W330 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and W330.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W330 will show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer GR Digital IV is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W330 Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR Digital IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-09-15 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB65 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $599 | $170 |