Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh GR

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX230 HS versus Ricoh GR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and GR (16MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX230 HS was brought out 21 months earlier than the GR making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX230 HS grades against the GR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the GR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and GR is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and GR.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX230 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Ricoh GR will give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.