Pentax MX-1
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 vs Ricoh GR DIGITAL IV
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What’s good about the Pentax MX-1

Best price $1,235
  • Higher sensor resolution 12 MP vs 10 MP
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
  • Newer camera February 2013 vs September 2011
  • Better built-in flash range 29′ vs 10′
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 480p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 6 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
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What’s good about the Ricoh GR DIGITAL IV

Best price
$616
  • Weighs a lot less than the MX-1 7.72 oz vs 13.8 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 13 in³ vs 23 in³
  • Significantly cheaper street price $616 vs $1,235
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1230k dots vs 920k dots
  • Has longer exposure available 180 seconds vs 30 seconds
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What the Pentax MX-1 and Ricoh GR DIGITAL IV have in common

  • Similar image sensor size 43 in²
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Pentax MX-1 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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