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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A68

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A65
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A68 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A68, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and A68 (24MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and A68 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was introduced 5 years earlier than the A68 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GR Digital IV scores against the A68 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sony A68

 GR Digital IV A68 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k461kSharper display (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 A68 GR Digital IV 
RevealedNovember 2015September 2011Newer by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony A68

 GR Digital IV A68 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features exterior 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) while the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A68 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital IV vs the A68.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and A68 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and A68.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A68 will provide greater detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV will be behind in sensor technology.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography details
Sony A68 Portrait photography details
41
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography factors
Sony A68 Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography information
Sony A68 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery life (390 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
Travel photography with Sony A68
67
good battery life (390 CIPA)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f1.9)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
54
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (510 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography features
Sony A68 Landscape photography features
53
manual focus
fast max aperture (f1.9)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (390 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery pack (510 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging advice
Sony A68 Vlogging advice
29
fast max aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony A68
 Ricoh GR Digital IVSony SLT-A68
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR Digital IV Sony SLT-A68
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-09-15 2015-11-06
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/1.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 610 grams (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life 390 photographs 510 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $599 $581