Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively well matched but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The A2100 IS was revealed 3 years before the GR Digital IV and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A2100 IS grades vs the GR Digital IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the GR Digital IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A2100 IS using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Canon A2100 IS will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.