Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX130 IS versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX130 IS was revealed very close to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 85 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The SX130 IS provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult.