Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony A68

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.