Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is very close but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.

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The SX200 IS was launched 10 months prior to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 90 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX200 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX200 IS will render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.