Canon G15 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Canon G15 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
- Released September 2011
- Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
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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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
| G15 | GR Digital IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2012 |  | September 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Canon G15
| GR Digital IV | G15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 922k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
| G15 | GR Digital IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon G15 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
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.
Canon G15 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
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.
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Canon G15 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2011-09-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/1.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 1,230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 352g (0.78 lb) | 190g (0.42 lb) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 shots | 390 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-10L | DB65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $499 | $599 |