Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GR II

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GR II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and GR II (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and GR II (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 6 years earlier than the GR II and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX120 IS scores versus the GR II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Ricoh GR II. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Ricoh GR II Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS features physical dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX120 IS versus the GR II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and GR II is 87 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and GR II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR II will deliver more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.