Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh GR Digital IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") posses different sensor measurements.

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The SX740 HS was revealed 6 years later than the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX740 HS matches up against the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS features exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the GR Digital IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and GR Digital IV is 88 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX740 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Canon SX740 HS will show extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.