Canon S100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon S100 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The S100 was revealed 4 months later than the GR Digital IV so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S100 grades versus the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S100 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Canon S100 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S100 against the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon S100 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively.