Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was unveiled 3 years before the GR Digital IV which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX120 IS scores against the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS provides outside measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and GR Digital IV is 87 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS has the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.