Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX210 IS was revealed 8 months after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX210 IS matches up against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 90 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX210 IS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX210 IS will give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX210 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.