Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX270 HS versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX270 HS was unveiled 14 months later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX270 HS matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The full galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX270 HS versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX270 HS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SX270 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.