Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh GR II

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX540 HS versus Ricoh GR II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and GR II (16MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The SX540 HS was revealed 7 months after the GR II which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX540 HS scores against the GR II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Ricoh GR II. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS features physical measurements 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 II has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX540 HS versus Ricoh GR II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX540 HS and the GR II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and GR II is 69 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and GR II.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX540 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX540 HS will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.