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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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
  • Announced September 2011
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 A1100 IS GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Canon A1100 IS

 GR Digital IV A1100 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2009Fresher by 31 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k115kClearer display (+1115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 A1100 IS GR Digital IV 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

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

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography details
26
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
manual focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
67
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f1.9)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1100 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
53
manual focus
fast max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
29
fast max aperture (f1.9)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISRicoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Ricoh GR Digital IV
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2011-09-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/1.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA DB65
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $160 $599