Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GR

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Ricoh GR. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.