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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh GR

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2014
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR II
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh GR Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh GR, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is fairly close but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX400 IS was announced 16 months later than the GR making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX400 IS grades vs the GR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Ricoh GR

 SX400 IS GR 
AnnouncedJuly 2014April 2013Fresher by 16 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Canon SX400 IS

 GR SX400 IS 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh GR

 SX400 IS GR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS provides external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh GR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the GR.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and GR is 81 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and GR.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The SX400 IS features the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The newer SX400 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
60
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR Landscape photography factors
40
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
61
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging features
Ricoh GR Vlogging features
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh GR
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISRicoh GR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Ricoh GR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-07-29 2013-04-17
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 300s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313g (0.69 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 972
Other
Battery life 190 pictures 290 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $229 $971