Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh GR

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh GR, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and GR (16MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SX710 HS was released 21 months later than the GR which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX710 HS scores versus the GR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Ricoh GR. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS has exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the GR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and GR is 89 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and GR.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX710 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX710 HS will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.