Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh GR

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh GR, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the GR (16MP) is relatively close but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SX210 IS was brought out 3 years before the GR and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX210 IS grades versus the GR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS provides external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has proportions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh GR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS vs the GR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and GR is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and GR.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX210 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Ricoh GR will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.