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Canon D20 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
47
Overall
39

Canon D20 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Canon D20 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon D20 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very comparable but the D20 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The D20 was manufactured 22 months after the GR Digital IV making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D20 grades versus the GR Digital IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 D20 GR Digital IV 
IntroducedJune 2013September 2011Newer by 22 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Canon D20

 GR Digital IV D20 
Display resolution1230k461kClearer display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Canon D20 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 D20 GR Digital IV 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon D20 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon D20 offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the D20 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and GR Digital IV is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D20 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon D20 will produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent D20 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Portrait photography camera
33
manual focus
has face detection focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
manual focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery power (390 shots)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography info
60
weather proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
great battery power (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Landscape photography camera
44
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
29
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Canon D20 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Canon PowerShot D20Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-18 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/1.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 - 390 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L DB65
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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