Sony RX100
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vs Ricoh GR DIGITAL IV
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What’s good about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

Best price $448
  • Cheaper street price $448 vs $616
  • Higher sensor resolution 20.2 MP vs 10 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 116 mm² vs 43 mm²
  • Better light sensitivity by 3 f-stops 25,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
  • Newer camera July 2012 vs September 2011
  • Better built-in flash range 56′ vs 10′
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 480p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 10 shots per sec vs 2 shots per sec
  • Has HDR on-board GR DIGITAL IV does not have HDR
  • Has panorama image capture GR DIGITAL IV does not have panorama

What’s good about the Ricoh GR DIGITAL IV

Best price
$616
  • Has longer exposure available 180 seconds vs 30 seconds
  • Wider angle lens 6.0mm vs 10.4mm

What the Sony RX100 and Ricoh GR DIGITAL IV have in common

  • Weigh about the same 8.5 oz vs 7.72 oz
  • Similar Body sizes 13 in³ vs 13 in³
  • Similar viewscreen resolutions 1229k dots vs 1230k dots
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Sony RX100 and the Ricoh GR DIGITAL IV

  • No 3D capture
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No hot shoe
  • No Wi-Fi

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