Canon G1 X II vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon G1 X II vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G1 X II was announced 2 years later than the GR Digital IV and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G1 X II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G1 X II matches up vs the GR Digital IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X II Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G1 X II features outer measurements of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") along with a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Canon G1 X II vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G1 X II compared to the GR Digital IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X II and GR Digital IV is 76 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X II and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G1 X II using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon G1 X II will offer greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G1 X II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.