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

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(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
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(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
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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.

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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.

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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 

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 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2009More modern by 29 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer 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 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
33
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX120 IS
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (285g)
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography factors
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
great reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (285 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
heavier than competition (550g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
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you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
62
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (285g)
24
relatively wide (24mm)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (550g)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISRicoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
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