Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 7 months later than the GXR Mount A12 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX240 HS matches up against the GXR Mount A12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has specifications of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS versus the GXR Mount A12.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and GXR Mount A12 is 91 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and GXR Mount A12.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The SX240 HS offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder. The younger SX240 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.