Canon G15 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon G15 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The G15 was revealed 13 months later than the GR Digital IV which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G15 matches up versus the GR Digital IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G15 has got outside measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G15 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and GR Digital IV is 86 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and GR Digital IV.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon G15 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent G15 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.