Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W710

Here is a extended comparison of the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and W710 (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and W710 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was announced 16 months before the W710 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GR Digital IV matches up versus the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has got outside dimensions 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 W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony W710 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GR Digital IV against the W710.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and W710.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony W710 will produce greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older GR Digital IV will be behind in sensor tech.