Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh GR
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Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Released January 2015
- Old Model is Canon SX520 HS
(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
- Released April 2013
- Replacement is Ricoh GR II
Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh GR Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh GR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is fairly similar but the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SX530 HS was manufactured 21 months after the GR making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX530 HS matches up vs the GR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh GR Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Ricoh GR
SX530 HS | GR | |||
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Released | January 2015 | April 2013 | Newer by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Canon SX530 HS
GR | SX530 HS | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 461k | Clearer display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Ricoh GR
SX530 HS | GR | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS provides outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh GR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS against the GR.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and GR is 69 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and GR.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX530 HS uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The newer SX530 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh GR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Ricoh GR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Ricoh GR |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2013-04-17 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 300s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.6 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 442 gr (0.97 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 972 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | 290 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $379 | $971 |