Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W730

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

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.

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

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.