Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh GR

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh GR, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and GR (16MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The SX740 HS was released 5 years later than the GR and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the SX740 HS matches up vs the GR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Ricoh GR. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS features outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has sizing of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh GR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX740 HS and the GR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and GR is 88 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and GR.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX740 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Canon SX740 HS will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.