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SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000, 25600
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 300 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (via hot-shoe)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,230,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (optional)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 290
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
IMAGE Image stabilization: Optical
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 2.9×
Summary
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better than the Ricoh GR maximum resolution of 4928 x 3264 pixels (16 megapixels). The Ricoh GR is produced with larger sensor than the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) versus 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm). It is very significant advantage of this model because large sensor allows you to take photos of the more professional quality. The Ricoh GR has a wider ISO range of 100-25600 than 125-12800 ISO range of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. This ISO range allow you to take good quality photos in dim light conditions. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV has image stabilization which will allow the camera owner to take blur-free photos when using lenses with long focal lengths. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV offers more powerful 2x optical zoom.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV has tilting display which will allow you to shoot photos from any interesting angle. The Ricoh GR screen is better as it offers more screen dots 1,230,000 in compare to 1,228,800 dots of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The Ricoh GR offers better lowest (300 seconds) and maximum (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The GR supports external flash. It provides perfect control over the exposure and lighting of the subject in dim light or in bright light conditions when you need to fill-flash. The Ricoh GR battery life is better than the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to take 290 photos with the GR and only 280 with the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The GR weighs 245g which is 53g less than the weight of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV.
The GR has 10 advantages and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV only 9 so the GR will be the best buy. Get the lowest price on Amazon