Ricoh GR vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Ricoh GR and the Ricoh GR Digital IV, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Ricoh GR was introduced in April 2013 and Ricoh GR Digital IV was introduced in September 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Ricoh GR over Ricoh GR Digital IV.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Ricoh GR Digital IV over Ricoh GR.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Ricoh GR and Ricoh GR Digital IV have 3.0" Fixed screens with 1,230k dot resolution.

Cameras does not have built-in viewfinders but optional viewfinder can be attached.

Ricoh GR features a 16 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 372.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. 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 31.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

Ricoh GR can take pictures up to 4928 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4352 x 3264, 3264 x 3264, 3936 x 2608, 3488 x 2608, 2608 x 2608, 2912 x 1936, 2592 x 1936, 1936x1936, 1280 x 864, 1152 x 864, 864 x 864 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios. Ricoh GR Digital IV can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution 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.

Ricoh GR Digital IV has an image stabilization.

NFC on Ricoh GR

Ricoh GR has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Ricoh GR and Ricoh GR Digital IV come with DB65 battery pack with battery life of 290 shots on Ricoh GR and with battery life of 390 shots on Ricoh GR Digital IV.

External Storage Slots

Ricoh GR has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Ricoh GR Digital IV has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Ricoh GR, and up to 1/2000 sec on Ricoh GR Digital IV. Ricoh GR can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.40 m at ISO 100 on Ricoh GR and 3.00 m on Ricoh GR Digital IV. They also accept external flash. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/4000 sec on Ricoh GR.

Ricoh GR body has dimensions of 117 x 61 x 35 mm (4.61 x 2.4 x 1.38") and Ricoh GR Digital IV body has dimensions of 109 x 59 x 33 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 1.3"). Ricoh GR weighs 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz) and Ricoh GR Digital IV weighs 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz).

Ricoh GR

Ricoh GR Digital IV

117 mm

61 mm

109 mm

59 mm

61 mm

59 mm