Canon S200 vs Ricoh GR

Here, we are evaluating the Canon S200 and Ricoh GR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and GR (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and GR (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The S200 was announced 11 months later than the GR so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S200 grades vs the GR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 & Ricoh GR. The whole galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has proportions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S200 and Ricoh GR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S200 vs the GR.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and GR is 93 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and GR.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S200 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GR will render more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger S200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.