Canon D30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon D30 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively close but the D30 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") come with different sensor size.

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The D30 was manufactured 2 years later than the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D30 matches up vs the GR Digital IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Canon D30 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the D30 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and GR Digital IV is 91 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon D30 will render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern D30 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.