Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX40 HS and Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is fairly well matched but the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX40 HS was introduced very close to the GR Digital IV which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX40 HS grades vs the GR Digital IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Canon SX40 HS and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX40 HS vs the GR Digital IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and GR Digital IV is 64 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and GR Digital IV.

As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX40 HS having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Canon SX40 HS will resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.