Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SD1200 IS versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is pretty close but the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The SD1200 IS was launched 5 months before the GR Digital III and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SD1200 IS grades vs the GR Digital III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS features outer measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD1200 IS versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1200 IS against the GR Digital III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and GR Digital III is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and GR Digital III.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SD1200 IS includes the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder.