Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX170 IS was introduced 24 months after the GR Digital IV which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX170 IS matches up vs the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS provides outer dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS vs the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and GR Digital IV is 88 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and GR Digital IV.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX170 IS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX170 IS will deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX170 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.