Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX260 HS versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The SX260 HS was launched 2 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX260 HS grades against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX260 HS versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 91 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SX260 HS contains the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The newer SX260 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.