Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh GR

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh GR, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and GR (16MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX280 HS was announced very close to the GR so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the GR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Ricoh GR. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS has got outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has specifications of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh GR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS vs the GR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and GR is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and GR.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX280 HS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Ricoh GR will produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively.