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Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Older Model is Canon G11
  • Newer Model is Canon G15
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 G12 GR Digital IV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Canon G12

 GR Digital IV G12 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1230k461kSharper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Canon G12 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 G12 GR Digital IV 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
41
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography information
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (401 grams)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G12
Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
33
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
can't change focal length (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
60
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (401 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
better than average battery (390 per charge)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f1.9)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f1.9)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Vlogging camera
60
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (401g)
29
fast max aperture (f1.9)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon G12 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Canon PowerShot G12Ricoh GR Digital IV
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