Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony WX30

Here is a detailed overview of the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and WX30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital IV was unveiled 2 months later than the WX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the GR Digital IV grades vs the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has got outer measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital IV compared to the WX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and WX30.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX30 will offer extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.