Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below, we are analyzing the Canon A3200 IS versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") use different sensor size.

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The A3200 IS was unveiled 8 months before the GR Digital IV so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A3200 IS matches up against the GR Digital IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3200 IS versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A3200 IS versus the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A3200 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Canon A3200 IS will give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.