Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Below is a complete review of the Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is relatively similar but the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SX10 IS was unveiled 20 months earlier than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 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 right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX10 IS matches up vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS features outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX10 IS versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX10 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.