Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 16 months earlier than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX200 IS grades versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX200 IS and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SX200 IS provides the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more challenging. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.