Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh GR

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX20 IS versus Ricoh GR, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and GR (16MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SX20 IS was introduced 3 years before the GR which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX20 IS scores versus the GR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Ricoh GR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS provides external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX20 IS versus Ricoh GR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX20 IS against the GR.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and GR is 65 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and GR.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX20 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GR will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.