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Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is fairly similar but the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.

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The SD4500 IS was launched at a similar time to the GR Digital IV and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SD4500 IS grades against the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 SD4500 IS GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Canon SD4500 IS

 GR Digital IV SD4500 IS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 SD4500 IS GR Digital IV 
IntroducedJuly 2011September 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS features outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the GR Digital IV.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

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

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The SD4500 IS has got the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF harder.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography features
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography information
55
flash built-in
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography highlights
32
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging details
28
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
29
fast max aperture (f1.9)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISRicoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Ricoh GR Digital IV
Also called as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-09-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/1.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L DB65
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $599