Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2011
- Succeeded the Ricoh GR Digital III
Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Canon G12 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/1.7").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G12 was introduced 7 months earlier than the GR Digital IV and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the G12 grades against the GR Digital IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G12 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
G12 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Canon G12
GR Digital IV | G12 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | January 2011 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 461k | Sharper screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
G12 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 has outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Canon G12 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G12 vs the GR Digital IV.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and GR Digital IV is 83 and 92 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and GR Digital IV.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older G12 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-19 | 2011-09-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/1.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 401g (0.88 lb) | 190g (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 161 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 images | 390 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-7L | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $600 | $599 |