Ricoh GR DIGITAL IV
Premium Compact Camera
vs Sony NEX-6
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Ricoh GR DIGITAL IV

Best price $616
  • Weighs a little bit less than the NEX-6 7.72 oz vs 12.2 oz
  • Slightly cheaper street price $616 vs $699
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1230k dots vs 921k dots
  • Has longer exposure available 180 seconds vs 30 seconds

What’s good about the Sony Alpha NEX-6

Best price
$699
  • Thinner body for better pocket fit 1.06″ vs 1.28″
  • Higher sensor resolution 16.1 MP vs 10 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 367 mm² vs 43 mm²
  • Better light sensitivity by 3 f-stops 25,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
  • Newer camera November 2012 vs September 2011
  • Quicker Flash Recycle Time 4 seconds vs 5 seconds
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 480p 30fps
  • Interchangeable lenses GR DIGITAL IV does not have lens options
  • Has HDR on-board GR DIGITAL IV does not have HDR
  • Has panorama image capture GR DIGITAL IV does not have panorama
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities GR DIGITAL IV does not have Wi-Fi
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector GR DIGITAL IV does not

What the Ricoh GR DIGITAL IV and Sony NEX-6 have in common

  • Similar Body sizes 13 in³ vs 14 in³
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Ricoh GR DIGITAL IV and the Sony NEX-6

  • No 3D capture
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack

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