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Canon S95 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Canon S95 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Superseded the Canon S90
  • Later Model is Canon S100
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
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Canon S95 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon S95 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The S95 was unveiled 9 months prior to the GR Digital IV which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S95 matches up against the GR Digital IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 S95 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Canon S95

 GR Digital IV S95 
RevealedSeptember 2011November 2010More modern by 9 months
Screen resolution1230k461kSharper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Canon S95 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 S95 GR Digital IV 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon S95 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S95 and the GR Digital IV.

Canon S95 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S95 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon S95 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
41
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S95
Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography advice
64
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f1.9)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography factors
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f1.9)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 Vlogging features
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
29
good max aperture (f1.9)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon S95 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Canon PowerShot S95Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot S95 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-11-23 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 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
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 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 195g (0.43 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots - 1
Retail price $495 $599