Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is very well matched but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SX270 HS was brought out 3 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX270 HS grades vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 91 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX270 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX270 HS will resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX270 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.