Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
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Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
- Announced February 2012

Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

The SX120 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX120 IS scores against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
SX120 IS | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Canon SX120 IS
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | SX120 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 29 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
SX120 IS | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX120 IS versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 87 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-08-19 | 2012-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 24-85mm (3.5x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 180s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 285 grams (0.63 lbs) | 550 grams (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | DB-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $249 | $871 |