Canon A2300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Canon A2300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Announced February 2012
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- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2011
- Earlier Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
Canon A2300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Canon A2300 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the A2300 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A2300 was announced 5 months later than the GR Digital IV which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A2300 scores versus the GR Digital IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A2300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
A2300 | GR Digital IV |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Canon A2300
GR Digital IV | A2300 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
A2300 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | September 2011 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon A2300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 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).
Contrast the Canon A2300 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A2300 vs the GR Digital IV.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and GR Digital IV is 96 and 92 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and GR Digital IV.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A2300 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon A2300 will offer you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Canon A2300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2011-09-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/1.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 210 photos | 390 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $139 | $599 |