Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SD4000 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is fairly well matched but the SD4000 IS (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SD4000 IS was released 13 months before the GR Digital IV making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD4000 IS matches up against the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SD4000 IS against the GR Digital IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and GR Digital IV.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The SD4000 IS offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.