Canon SD980 IS has a
12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Digic 4 processor. On the other hand, Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm has a
10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Smooth Imaging Engine IV processor.
Below you can see the SD980 IS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon SD980 IS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm Cameras
Canon SD980 IS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Canon SD980 IS
or the
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm ,
including hyperfocal distance.
