Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SX210 IS was released 3 months later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX210 IS scores against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 90 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX210 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Canon SX210 IS will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.