Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SX30 IS versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is pretty similar but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The SX30 IS was introduced 11 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX30 IS and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 64 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX30 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX30 IS will offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer SX30 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.