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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Announced September 2011
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Updated by Sony ZV-1 II
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and ZV-1 (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital IV was manufactured 9 years prior to the ZV-1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GR Digital IV matches up against the ZV-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sony ZV-1

 GR Digital IV ZV-1 
Screen resolution1230k922kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 ZV-1 GR Digital IV 
RevealedMay 2020September 2011More modern by 105 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony ZV-1

 GR Digital IV ZV-1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV provides outside dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GR Digital IV vs the ZV-1.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and ZV-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and ZV-1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital IV because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography advice
41
focusing manually
supports RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
73
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
85
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
can't change focal length (28mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
71
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography information
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography information
67
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f1.9)
low resolution (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
81
lighter than competitors (294 grams)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography advice
53
focusing manually
good max aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
70
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging information
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging information
29
good max aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
86
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
lighter than competitors (294g)
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sony ZV-1
 Ricoh GR Digital IVSony ZV-1
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR Digital IV Sony ZV-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-09-15 2020-05-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/1.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $599 $750