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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
85
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Announced March 2010
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being 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 S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is very close but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 6 months later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX130 IS matches up against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 SX130 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 SX130 IS

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC SX130 IS 
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 SX130 IS GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
AnnouncedAugust 2010March 2010Same generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS has outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 85 and 85 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX130 IS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX130 IS will result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 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

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography details
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography details
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (355g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography features
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lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
lighter than others (355g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
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focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging information
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging information
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (355 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISRicoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-08-19 2010-03-18
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 180s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 grams (0.68 pounds) 355 grams (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Battery style - 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $349