Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX230 HS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is relatively similar but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The SX230 HS was launched 11 months after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX230 HS grades versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX230 HS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The SX230 HS includes the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field harder. The more modern SX230 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.