Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX10 IS was introduced 4 years before the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX10 IS grades vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS has exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX10 IS and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX10 IS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will provide extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.