Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX150 IS versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is pretty close but the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 2 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX150 IS scores against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX150 IS versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 86 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX150 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon SX150 IS will render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent SX150 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.