Canon G12 vs Ricoh PX

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon G12 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and PX (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and PX (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The G12 was released 6 months prior to the PX and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G12 grades vs the PX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G12 & Ricoh PX. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 offers external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G12 compared to the PX.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and PX is 83 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and PX.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G12 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh PX will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.