Ricoh GR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

The following is a extended assessment of the Ricoh GR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the GR (APS-C) and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR was released 20 months after the GR Digital IV which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GR grades vs the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GR compared to the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and GR Digital IV is 90 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh GR will result in more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent GR will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.