Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively comparable but the ELPH 310 HS (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 310 HS was revealed around the same time to the GR Digital IV and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 310 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ELPH 310 HS scores vs the GR Digital IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 310 HS provides external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the GR Digital IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 310 HS and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 310 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Canon ELPH 310 HS will show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively.