Canon G11 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon G11 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The G11 was revealed 21 months earlier than the GR Digital IV making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the G11 matches up versus the GR Digital IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon G11 has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G11 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and GR Digital IV is 83 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The older G11 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.