Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony WX10

Here is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and WX10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was launched 9 months later than the WX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GR Digital IV grades against the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with external dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GR Digital IV against the WX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and WX10 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and WX10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX10 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent GR Digital IV should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.