Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W560

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W560, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and W560 (14MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and W560 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital IV was released 9 months after the W560 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GR Digital IV scores against the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features outer 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 W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GR Digital IV vs the W560.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and W560 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and W560.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital IV featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W560 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent GR Digital IV should have an edge in sensor tech.