Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh GR

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh GR, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and GR (16MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The SX260 HS was brought out 10 months earlier than the GR and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX260 HS matches up against the GR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS provides physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has sizing of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS and the GR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and GR is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and GR.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX260 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR will deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.