Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty close but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX280 HS was introduced 19 months later than the GR Digital IV which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the GR Digital IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the GR Digital IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and GR Digital IV is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and GR Digital IV.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX280 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX280 HS will provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.