Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 11 months prior to the GXR Mount A12 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX130 IS scores vs the GXR Mount A12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has specifications of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS against the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and GXR Mount A12 is 85 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and GXR Mount A12.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The SX130 IS uses the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher. The older SX130 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.