Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX4

Below is a extended review of the Canon G12 and Ricoh CX4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very close but the G12 (1/1.7") and CX4 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was brought out 6 months later than the CX4 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G12 scores against the CX4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 & Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 features outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G12 compared to the CX4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and CX4 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and CX4.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The G12 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier.