Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively well matched but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 6 months later than the GR Digital IV which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the GR Digital IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 510 HS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon ELPH 510 HS will give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.