Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon A3500 IS versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.

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The A3500 IS was introduced 16 months later than the GR Digital IV making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the A3500 IS grades versus the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS provides exterior 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 specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3500 IS versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A3500 IS and the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and GR Digital IV is 96 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A3500 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon A3500 IS will resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent A3500 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.