Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX20 IS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SX20 IS was manufactured 19 months prior to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX20 IS grades against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS features external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has proportions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX20 IS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX20 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX20 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.