Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh GR II

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh GR II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX400 IS was launched 10 months earlier than the GR II so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX400 IS scores versus the GR II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Ricoh GR II. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS features outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR II has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh GR II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS versus the GR II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and GR II is 81 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and GR II.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SX400 IS uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The older SX400 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.