Ricoh GR vs Sony RX10 IV

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh GR and Sony RX10 IV, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is very similar but the GR (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The GR was announced 5 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GR matches up versus the RX10 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR has exterior measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR and Sony RX10 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GR and the RX10 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and RX10 IV is 90 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and RX10 IV.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older GR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.