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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GR

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2016
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR II
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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GR Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX620 HS versus Ricoh GR, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and GR (16MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX620 HS was announced 3 years later than the GR and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the GR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Ricoh GR

 SX620 HS GR 
AnnouncedMay 2016April 2013Fresher by 38 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Canon SX620 HS

 GR SX620 HS 
Screen resolution1230k922kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh GR

 SX620 HS GR 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS has outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 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).

Examine the Canon SX620 HS versus Ricoh GR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX620 HS against the GR.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and GR is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and GR.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX620 HS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX620 HS will offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography details
Ricoh GR Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography advice
Ricoh GR Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (245g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography info
Ricoh GR Sports photography info
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh GR
71
lighter than competition (182g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
61
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging advice
Ricoh GR Vlogging advice
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh GR
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSRicoh GR
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Ricoh GR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-05-10 2013-04-17
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 300s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 photos 290 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $971