Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the GXR Mount A12 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX10 IS grades against the GXR Mount A12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS features physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has proportions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX10 IS vs the GXR Mount A12.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and GXR Mount A12 is 65 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and GXR Mount A12.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX10 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.