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Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX240 HS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
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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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 
AnnouncedJune 2012March 2010Fresher 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 resolution920k461kSharper 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography factors
37
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (231g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography details
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography details
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 shots)
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition (231 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than competition in class (355g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography features
41
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging info
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (231g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSRicoh 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
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