Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX230 HS and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX230 HS was introduced 21 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX230 HS grades against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS provides external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 91 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SX230 HS offers the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field harder. The more modern SX230 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.