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

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.

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.
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 |
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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 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | March 2010 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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