Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX160 IS versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX160 IS was introduced 23 months later than the GXR Mount A12 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the GXR Mount A12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has proportions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX160 IS versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and GXR Mount A12 is 86 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and GXR Mount A12.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX160 IS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Canon SX160 IS will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.