Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX200 IS versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is very well matched but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX200 IS was introduced 6 months earlier than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX200 IS grades against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX200 IS versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 90 and 77 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX200 IS includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier.