Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GR
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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GR Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Ricoh GR
SX620 HS | GR | |||
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Announced | May 2016 | ![]() | April 2013 | Fresher by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Canon SX620 HS
GR | SX620 HS | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh GR
SX620 HS | GR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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.

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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Ricoh GR | |
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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 |