Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
39
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
38
Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced June 2012
- Superseded the Canon SX240 HS
- Successor is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
- 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
- Announced March 2010
Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX260 HS versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is pretty well matched but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe SX260 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX260 HS scores against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
SX260 HS | GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | June 2012 | March 2010 | Fresher by 27 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Canon SX260 HS
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | SX260 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 920k | 461k | Sharper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
SX260 HS | GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX260 HS versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 91 and 85 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.
All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX260 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX260 HS will give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX260 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.
Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-06-04 | 2010-03-18 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.5-4.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 180 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 231 gr (0.51 pounds) | 355 gr (0.78 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 410 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $349 | $349 |