Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A58

The following is a complete analysis of the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony A58, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and A58 (20MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and A58 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital IV was released 3 years prior to the A58 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the GR Digital IV scores against the A58 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has got physical measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sony A58 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital IV against the A58.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and A58 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and A58.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A58 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.