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Ricoh GR Digital IV was announced in 2011 and is a 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm) Standard Compact camera with 10.0 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 1,230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.
Ricoh GR Digital IV can capture video up to 640 x 480 resolution.
In this section we present pros and cons of Ricoh GR Digital IV.
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
Here we are comparing Ricoh GR Digital IV to its predecessor GR Digital III and displaying the major changes.
| UPGRADES | Ricoh GR Digital IV | vs | Ricoh GR Digital III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Native ISO | 3,200 | vs | 1,600 |
| Image Stabilization | vs | ||
| Higher Resolution Screen | 1,230k dot | vs | 920k dot |
| Lighter | 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz) | vs | 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz) |
| Longer Battery Life | 390 shots | vs | 200 Shots |
| DOWNGRADES | Ricoh GR Digital IV | vs | Ricoh GR Digital III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Sensor Resolution | 10.0 Megapixel | vs | 24.24 Megapixel |
| Higher Native ISO | 80 | vs | 64 |
| Internal Storage | 40 MB | vs | 88 MB |
For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Ricoh GR Digital IV vs GR Digital III.
In 2013 Ricoh GR Digital IV was replaced by Ricoh GR. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Ricoh GR Digital IV and its successor.
| UPGRADES | Ricoh GR | vs | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larger Sensor | APS-C | vs | 1/1.7-inch |
| Higher Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | vs | 10.0 Megapixel |
| Higher Native ISO | 25,600 | vs | 3,200 |
| Max Image Resolution | 4928 x 3264 | vs | 3648 x 2736 |
| Selective Autofocus | vs | ||
| Continuous Autofocus | vs | ||
| Lower Min Shutter Speed | 300 sec | vs | 1 sec |
| Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | vs | 1/2000 sec |
| Higher Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | vs | 640 x 480 |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | vs | Mono |
| Internal Storage | 54 MB | vs | 40 MB |
| DOWNGRADES | Ricoh GR | vs | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Native ISO | 100 | vs | 80 |
| Maximum Aperture at Wide End | f/2.8 | vs | f/1.9 |
| Maximum Aperture at Tele End | f/2.8 | vs | f/1.9 |
| Image Stabilization | vs | ||
| Heavier | 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz) | vs | 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz) |
| Shorter Battery Life | 290 shots | vs | 390 shots |
For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Ricoh GR Digital IV vs GR.
Ricoh GR Digital IV has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 1,230k dot resolution.
Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional optical viewfinder can be attached.
Ricoh GR Digital IV features a 10.0 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.
Camera can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 2736, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios.
The camera has an image stabilization.
Ricoh GR Digital IV has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.
Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with DB65 battery pack with battery life of 390 shots.
The camera has 40 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC card slot.
Ricoh GR Digital IV's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec.
Ricoh GR Digital IV has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.00 m and also accepts external flash.
Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109 x 59 x 33 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 1.3"). It weighs 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.
109 mm (4.29")
59 mm (2.32")
59 mm (2.32")
33 mm (1.3")
Ricoh GR Digital IV dimensions
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Ricoh GR Digital IV is suitable for six different types of photography.
Ricoh GR Digital IV gets a score of 53 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.
Ricoh GR Digital IV gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.
Ricoh GR Digital IV gets a score of 63 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.
Ricoh GR Digital IV gets a score of 75 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.
Ricoh GR Digital IV gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.
Ricoh GR Digital IV gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.
We evaluate Ricoh GR Digital IV and give score of 58 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
We give Ricoh GR Digital IV a score of 50 for Sensor parameters.
We give Ricoh GR Digital IV a score of 79 for Photo parameters.
We give Ricoh GR Digital IV a score of 41 for Video parameters.
We give Ricoh GR Digital IV a score of 63 for Focusing parameters.
We give Ricoh GR Digital IV a score of 61 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
We give Ricoh GR Digital IV a score of 57 for Connectivity parameters.
We give Ricoh GR Digital IV a score of 44 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:
