Ricoh GR Digital IV

Ricoh GR Digital IV is Ricoh's Small Sensor Compact digital camera initially announced on September of 2011. The camera has a 10MP, CCD 1/1.7" sized sensor and has a peak resolution of 3648 x 2736.

Ricoh launched this model as a way to upgrade the earlier Ricoh GR Digital III (Read Full Comparison)

The GR Digital IV comes in at #40 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras and all-around #740 out of 1465 for cameras in our collection. You can look at our Smart camera search to find camera listings based on your personalized criteria.

Below is a diagram of multiple criteria used in the scoring system.

The Ricoh GR Digital IV is part of a family of products. You can read the full range underneath.

You can see the GR Digital IV from different angles in the gallery underneath.

Below is a selection of positives and negatives of the Ricoh GR Digital IV based on aspects which are generally seen as crucial in a digital camera.

The sensor dimension on the Ricoh GR Digital IV is 7.44mm x 5.58mm (1/1.7"). The 42 mm² sensor can resolve 3648 x 2736 pixels at aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2. The camera boasts Image Stabilization (Sensor-shift). Sensor stabilization is better than digital stabilization since the latter may lead to cropping.

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The CCD sensor boasts 10MP and has a standard ISO range of 80 to 3200. RAW photos are saved therefore you have wider margin for error.

The picture underneath shows the GR Digital IV's sensor dimensions in comparison to other popular sizes. The GR Digital IV sensor comes with a crop factor of 4.8 and is pointed out in green.

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To get an idea of different aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Ricoh GR Digital IV weighs in at 0.42 lbs (190 gr or 6.70 ounces) and features external proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3"). The weight of general Small Sensor Compact camera is 174 gr and the Ricoh GR Digital IV is very similar as compared with its competitors.

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Underneath is a shot of the Ricoh GR Digital IV next to a softdrink to help you to have a feel for its scale.

The top view under will show the button design on the GR Digital IV.

The GR Digital IV comes with an inbuilt lens providing a constant focal length of 28mm which means you don't have the ability to zoom.

At the widest 28mm, it will have an aperture of f1.9 making it useful in low light circumstances and capturing a shallow depth of field. It is going to also enable you to go with a lower ISO for getting better shots.

The GR Digital IV has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• HDMI Yes

Cameras that incorporate NFC and Bluetooth support can be controlled wirelessly by smartphones. You can easily transfer images and at times adjust camera settings without the hassle of connecting straight to the camera.

Some applications even allow a Liveview and press the shutter when you aren't close to the camera. If the camera contains a HDMI out, it can be attached to an external screen. Almost all cameras enable you to charge the battery with the USB port.

The highest video quality on the Ricoh GR Digital IV is 640 x 480 and it can capture in Motion JPEG file format. 480p is awful by today's requirements. You should really try to get at least 1080p quality for video recording. The camera doesn't include a mic and headphone port which means that you have no control over your audio. It is probably a better idea to take a look at an alternative model if you need better audio in your videos.

Ricoh GR Digital IV doesn't include weather proofing so damp conditions can easily ruin the camera.

The Ricoh GR Digital IV has a 3" fixed display screen boasting a resolution of 1,230k dots.

Please be aware that the display offers no touch support.

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The ViewFinder details regarding Ricoh GR Digital IV are below:

• ViewFinder Optical (optional)

In those sunny outdoor conditions which make the camera screens washed out and tough to view, viewfinders are particularly valuable.

The max shutter speed is 1/2000 sec.

Ricoh GR Digital IV boasts both built-in flash plus external flash ability.

Ricoh GR Digital IV boasts just Contrast Detect Autofocus and is missing Phase Detect Autofocus. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more faster and exact when compared with Contrast Detect autofocusing.

Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with manual focus if needed during low light occasions or you want to have more accurate focus control.

The battery power (DB65) on the Ricoh GR Digital IV is fashioned to last for 390 images as per the CIPA standards which is higher than average for its class. The typical Small Sensor Compact camera battery life is 241. Fujifilm X30 has got the highest (470) battery life within this group of cameras.

Below is a number of Small Sensor Compact cameras which have the highest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm X30
GR Digital IV vs Fujifilm X30470 yesnono

Casio EX-10
GR Digital IV vs EX-10455 yesnono

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Ricoh GR Digital IV390 yesnono

Canon G12
GR Digital IV vs G12370 yesnono

Canon G16
GR Digital IV vs G16360 yesnono

The following graph presents a analysis of the Ricoh GR Digital IV for specific categories of photography. To check out more, check out the specific section underneath.

The Ricoh GR Digital IV gets a score of 41 which is bad, meaning that it is not suitable for portraits. Photographing portrait photos leans heavily to sensor specs, RAW support in addition to the potential to use off-camera flash.

Coming in at a above average score of 65, the Ricoh GR Digital IV is a respectable pick for street photography. A decent street photography camera gives a perfect balance of image quality plus portability.

A bad sports photography points total of 34 suggests the Ricoh GR Digital IV is not suitable for shooting sports. A camera needs to have excellent tracking and fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Weight is very critical when getting a camera for travel. All round, the Ricoh GR Digital IV gets a above average 67 as a travel camera which is a good option to take with you on your trips.

For anyone planning to choose a camera for landscape pictures, the most essential aspect will no doubt be image quality. The Ricoh GR Digital IV with it's average rating of 53 for a landscape camera is somewhat acceptable amongst it's rivals.

A camera for vlogging ought to have a moving display, microphone port and if possible image stabilization. Considering all things, the Ricoh GR Digital IV is not suitable for vlogging as it receives a bad rating of 29.

If you are shopping for alternatives to the GR Digital IV, here is a collection of the top ranked cameras that fall into the class of Small Sensor Compact.

The graph underneath will give you a bird's eye view of the GR Digital IV versus it's top ranked rivals suggested above.

There are a bunch of cameras you may take into account as alternatives. To browse through a extensive comparison, just click on the "compare" link.