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Canon S100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Canon S100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Superseded the Canon S95
  • New Model is Canon S110
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Canon S100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 S100 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Canon S100

 GR Digital IV S100 
Screen resolution1230k461kSharper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Canon S100 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 S100 GR Digital IV 
ReleasedDecember 2011September 2011Same generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon S100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon S100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

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

Canon S100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon S100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
41
focusing manually
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S100
Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f1.9)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography details
51
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
53
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f1.9)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (390 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging factors
36
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
29
fast max aperture (f1.9)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon S100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Canon PowerShot S100Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-12-22 2011-09-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/1.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 gr (0.44 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 390 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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