Canon A2500 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Following is a in depth review of the Canon A2500 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the A2500 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The A2500 was unveiled 17 months after the GR Digital IV which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A2500 grades against the GR Digital IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A2500 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and GR Digital IV is 96 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A2500 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon A2500 will offer you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent A2500 will have an edge in sensor innovation.