Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very similar but the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD1200 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the GR Digital IV which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the GR Digital IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS enjoys external measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD1200 IS against the GR Digital IV.

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

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and GR Digital IV.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The SD1200 IS comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.