Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh GR II

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh GR II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is relatively close but the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The SX160 IS was revealed 24 months before the GR II which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX160 IS grades versus the GR II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Ricoh GR II. The full galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh GR II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX160 IS and the GR II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and GR II is 86 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and GR II.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The SX160 IS has the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more aged SX160 IS will be behind in sensor technology.