Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh GR

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh GR, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and GR (16MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 19 months prior to the GR which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX40 HS grades versus the GR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has sizing of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh GR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX40 HS against the GR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and GR is 64 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and GR.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX40 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GR will provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.