Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is very comparable but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX130 IS was launched 10 months after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX130 IS grades versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 85 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The SX130 IS features the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The more recent SX130 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.