Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony W830

Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony W830, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and W830 (20MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and W830 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital IV was brought out 3 years prior to the W830 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the GR Digital IV grades vs the W830 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has exterior 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 W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony W830 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR Digital IV and the W830.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and W830 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and W830.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital IV due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W830 will give extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.