Canon A495 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A495 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty well matched but the A495 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The A495 was released 20 months earlier than the GR Digital IV which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A495 scores against the GR Digital IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A495 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A495 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A495 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A495 and the GR Digital IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The A495 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The older A495 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.