Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very comparable but the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.

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The SD960 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD960 IS grades against the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Canon SD960 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 vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SD960 IS versus the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and GR Digital IV.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD960 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SD960 IS will produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SD960 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.