Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The SX280 HS was announced 14 months after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX280 HS grades versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the Canon SX280 HS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX280 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.