Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is fairly close but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX240 HS was launched 17 months after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX240 HS grades against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX240 HS has the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The more modern SX240 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.