Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh GR II

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX210 IS versus Ricoh GR II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the GR II (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX210 IS was launched 6 years earlier than the GR II which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX210 IS grades versus the GR II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Ricoh GR II. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Ricoh GR II Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR II has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the GR II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and GR II is 90 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and GR II.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX210 IS because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Ricoh GR II will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.