Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX170 IS versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX170 IS was released 2 years after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX170 IS matches up versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Canon SX170 IS versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX170 IS against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 88 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX170 IS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon SX170 IS will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.