Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 9 months after the GR Digital IV so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX150 IS grades against the GR Digital IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS versus the GR Digital IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and GR Digital IV is 86 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and GR Digital IV.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX150 IS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX150 IS will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent SX150 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.