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Canon XC10 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56

Canon XC10 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Launched April 2015
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR II
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Canon XC10 vs Ricoh GR Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon XC10 and Ricoh GR, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and GR (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and GR (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The XC10 was unveiled 2 years after the GR which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the XC10 scores versus the GR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Ricoh GR

 XC10 GR 
RevealedApril 2015April 2013Newer by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Canon XC10

 GR XC10 
Screen resolution1230k1kSharper screen (+1229k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Ricoh GR

 XC10 GR 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the XC10 versus the GR.

Canon XC10 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and GR is 54 and 90 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and GR.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GR will result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent XC10 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon XC10 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GR Portrait photography advice
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detect focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
lacks RAW support
74
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography information
Ricoh GR Street photography information
56
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
provides focus via touch
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (1,040 grams)
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (245g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.8 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon XC10
Travel photography with Ricoh GR
43
provides focus via touch
quite wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition (1,040 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GR Landscape photography info
50
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
lacks RAW support
62
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging advice
Ricoh GR Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,040 grams)
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Canon XC10 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Ricoh GR
 Canon XC10Ricoh GR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon XC10 Ricoh GR
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-04-08 2013-04-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 12.8 x 9.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 20000 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 8cm -
Crop factor 2.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 300s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format XF-AVC, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1040 gr (2.29 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 972
Other
Battery life - 290 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N DB65
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,599 $971