Canon G15 vs Ricoh CX4

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon G15 versus Ricoh CX4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very close but the G15 (1/1.7") and CX4 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was released 2 years later than the CX4 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G15 grades versus the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 & Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 enjoys physical measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G15 and the CX4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and CX4 is 86 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and CX4.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G15 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G15 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher G15 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.