Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh GR II

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh GR II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and GR II (16MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the GR II which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX230 HS scores versus the GR II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Ricoh GR II. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS comes with external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh GR II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS and the GR II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and GR II is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and GR II.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX230 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh GR II will give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.