Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX20 IS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is very well matched but the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The SX20 IS was introduced 13 months earlier than the GXR Mount A12 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX20 IS scores against the GXR Mount A12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS comes with physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX20 IS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and GXR Mount A12 is 65 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and GXR Mount A12.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The SX20 IS comes with the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The older SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.