Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX600 HS and Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 2 years after the GR Digital IV which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX600 HS grades versus the GR Digital IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX600 HS and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX600 HS against the GR Digital IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX600 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX600 HS will give you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.