Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon A1100 IS versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very comparable but the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.

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The A1100 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A1100 IS scores vs the GR Digital IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS offers outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Canon A1100 IS versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A1100 IS against the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and GR Digital IV.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A1100 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon A1100 IS will show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.