Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sony ZV-1

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.