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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W730

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W730 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
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W730 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and W730 (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and W730 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was brought out 16 months earlier than the W730 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GR Digital IV matches up versus the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sony W730

 GR Digital IV W730 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 W730 GR Digital IV 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2011Fresher by 16 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony W730

 GR Digital IV W730 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with physical 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 W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital IV vs the W730.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W730 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and W730 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and W730.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W730 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older GR Digital IV will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography details
Sony W730 Portrait photography details
41
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography advice
Sony W730 Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others in class (122g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery power (390 per charge)
fixed focal length (28mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
67
great battery power (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f1.9)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than others in class (122g)
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
Landscape photography with Sony W730
53
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f1.9)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
39
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR Digital IV
Vlogging with Sony W730
29
very good max aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony W730
 Ricoh GR Digital IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR Digital IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-09-15 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/1.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photos 240 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $599 $138