Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX210 IS versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is fairly close but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX210 IS was revealed 19 months before the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX210 IS scores against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has sizing of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX210 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.