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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69 Imaging
56 Features
45 Overall
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is pretty close but the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 4 months after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX150 IS matches up against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 SX150 IS GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Canon SX150 IS

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 SX150 IS 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 SX150 IS GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
IntroducedMay 2012February 2012Same age
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 86 and 69 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX150 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography info
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography info
42
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
73
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography factors
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (306g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
55
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than average (550g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography features
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (130 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
48
 good megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography features
64
 lighter than average in class (306 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 very long reach (336mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 not so great battery life (130 CIPA)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
58
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 more heavy than average (550 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography information
46
 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 not so great battery life (130 shots)
 missing Time Lapse function
62
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging details
30
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than average in class (306 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic support
24
 decently wide (24mm)
 offers face detection focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone socket
 more heavy than average (550 grams)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISRicoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-05-14 2012-02-02
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 180s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 306 gr (0.67 pounds) 550 gr (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 130 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $249 $871