Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.