Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony WX5
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Launched September 2011
- Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2010
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony WX5 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty similar but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and WX5 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GR Digital IV was introduced 15 months later than the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GR Digital IV matches up versus the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony WX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sony WX5
GR Digital IV | WX5 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | July 2010 | Fresher by 15 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 461k | Sharper screen (+769k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
WX5 | GR Digital IV |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony WX5
GR Digital IV | WX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV offers outside measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GR Digital IV compared to the WX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and WX5.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX5 will offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger GR Digital IV is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GR Digital IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-09-15 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" |
Display resolution | 1,230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) | 146 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB65 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $599 | $250 |