Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX720 HS was brought out 4 years later than the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX720 HS scores vs the GR Digital IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS has got physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS vs the GR Digital IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and GR Digital IV is 89 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and GR Digital IV.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX720 HS due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Canon SX720 HS will produce more detail having its extra 10.3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.