Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SD1300 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very close but the SD1300 IS (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") provide different sensor measurements.

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The SD1300 IS was manufactured 19 months earlier than the GR Digital IV making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD1300 IS matches up versus the GR Digital IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS enjoys outer measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD1300 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the GR Digital IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD1300 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SD1300 IS will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.