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Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
87 Imaging
33 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
38

Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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 S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Released March 2010
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Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is pretty close but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 7 months before the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX120 IS scores vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 SX120 IS GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Canon SX120 IS

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC SX120 IS 
ReleasedMarch 2010August 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 SX120 IS GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.
Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 87 and 85 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SX120 IS has got the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The older SX120 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
33
 has manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
 can't use external flash
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.5")
 doesn't have RAW files
36
 focusing manually
 exports RAW formats
 does not have liveview
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography factors
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.5")
 doesn't have RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (285g)
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Sports photography details
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography details
26
 image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.5")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 does not have liveview
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Travel photography information
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography information
51
 built-in flash
 long zoom (360mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (285 grams)
 low resolution (10MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
 lighter than competition in class (355g)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
36
 has manual focus
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.5")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
47
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 does not have liveview
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
23
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
 no microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (285g)
28
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
 does not have mic jack
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Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISRicoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-08-19 2010-03-18
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 180 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 285 gr (0.63 pounds) 355 gr (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
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 - 410 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $349