Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh GR II

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX1 IS versus Ricoh GR II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and GR II (16MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX1 IS was brought out 7 years before the GR II and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the GR II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Ricoh GR II. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS has got physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Canon SX1 IS versus Ricoh GR II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX1 IS versus the GR II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and GR II is 64 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and GR II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX1 IS because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh GR II will resolve greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.