Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony WX50

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and WX50 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was brought out 4 months earlier than the WX50 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GR Digital IV grades versus the WX50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has exterior measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony WX50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital IV compared to the WX50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and WX50.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital IV due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX50 will give you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.