I own both the Leica M240 and Ricoh GRIII, but have never owned or tried the IV version, so I can't speak to that. The lens on this amazing camera is an impressive 28mm f/1.9. Small sensors coupled with slow lenses can be an issue, however, but not to worry, the Ricoh GR Digital IV has you covered. When put this way, most people can immediately understand the advantage. If we put the conversation into analog terms, this is like using a compact 35mm camera over a view camera for street or documentary work.
This should be a priority over a larger sensor, as most street photographs are shot in decent light (outdoors) and will not be printed at billboard size. Using a small sensor allows you to achieve more depth of field (a necessity in street photography) at a wider range of stops. But on the street, bigger is not necessarily better, as a large sensor slows down the focusing and can rob you of depth of field. I think portrait photography would be a good example, as would landscape work. Sure, in some situations, bigger is actually better. Many photographers today believe that a huge sensor is the ultimate feature of a great camera. (c) Michael Ernest Sweet, shot with Ricoh GRD IV
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