Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was released within a month of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX20 IS matches up vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX20 IS versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 65 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX20 IS to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively.