Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh GR

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh GR, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and GR (16MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the GR and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX730 HS grades vs the GR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 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).

See the Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh GR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS against the GR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and GR is 88 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and GR.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX730 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX730 HS will give you greater detail due to its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.