Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Below is a in depth review of the Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is very comparable but the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 18 months prior to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX1 IS grades vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS offers exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX1 IS and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 64 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX1 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.