Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 IV

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty similar but the GR (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The GR was introduced 3 years earlier than the RX100 IV and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GR grades vs the RX100 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR has physical measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GR versus the RX100 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and RX100 IV is 90 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and RX100 IV.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GR using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 IV will deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older GR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.