Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is pretty close but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The SX200 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the GXR Mount A12 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the GXR Mount A12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS has got outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and GXR Mount A12 is 90 and 84 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and GXR Mount A12.

Clearly, both cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The SX200 IS comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind in sensor technology.