Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX240 HS versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is relatively similar but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The SX240 HS was released 2 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX240 HS grades versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX240 HS versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 91 and 77 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The SX240 HS offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The more recent SX240 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.