Canon A1300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below, we will be matching up the Canon A1300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the A1300 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The A1300 was introduced 5 months later than the GR Digital IV so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the A1300 scores vs the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1300 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications 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 A1300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A1300 versus the GR Digital IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and GR Digital IV.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A1300 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon A1300 will show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.