Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital III

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SD4500 IS versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is pretty similar but the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The SD4500 IS was released 2 years after the GR Digital III which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD4500 IS grades against the GR Digital III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS offers physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the GR Digital III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and GR Digital III is 94 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and GR Digital III.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The SD4500 IS comes with the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF trickier. The newer SD4500 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.