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Canon T6s vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6s front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Canon T6s vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Canon T6s
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Additionally Known as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Earlier Model is Canon 700D
  • Refreshed by Canon 77D
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Canon T6s vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon T6s vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the T6s (APS-C) and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The T6s was manufactured 3 years after the GR Digital IV which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon T6s being a Compact SLR camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the T6s grades vs the GR Digital IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 T6s GR Digital IV 
RevealedFebruary 2015September 2011More modern by 42 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Canon T6s

 GR Digital IV T6s 
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Canon T6s and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 T6s GR Digital IV 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Canon T6s vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6s has got physical measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Canon T6s vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the T6s versus the GR Digital IV.

Canon T6s vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the T6s and GR Digital IV is 66 and 92 respectively.

Canon T6s vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Canon T6s vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the T6s and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The T6s because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon T6s will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer T6s should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon T6s vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Canon T6s vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6s vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6s as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Portrait photography camera
79
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon T6s Street photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography highlights
71
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
no image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6s Sports photography info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography info
61
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (440 CIPA)
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery life (390 CIPA)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T6s
Travel photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
66
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
67
good battery life (390 per charge)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6s Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography factors
66
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (440 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
53
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6s Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging highlights
72
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
no image stabilization
29
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon T6s vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6s and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Canon EOS Rebel T6sRicoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6s Ricoh GR Digital IV
Also referred to as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-06 2011-09-15
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 19 -
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565g (1.25 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 915 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 390 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $849 $599