Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GR

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh GR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and GR (16MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The SX130 IS was released 3 years earlier than the GR which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX130 IS scores against the GR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Ricoh GR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has sizing of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh GR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS and the GR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and GR is 85 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and GR.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX130 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh GR will give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.