Canon G9 X vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon G9 X vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the G9 X (1") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X was brought out 4 years later than the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the G9 X matches up against the GR Digital IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the G9 X compared to the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and GR Digital IV.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X will provide more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher G9 X is going to have an edge in sensor technology.