Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX410 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX410 IS was released 3 years later than the GR Digital IV and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX410 IS grades against the GR Digital IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS offers outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX410 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX410 IS and the GR Digital IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and GR Digital IV is 80 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX410 IS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX410 IS will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.