Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The SX30 IS was launched 10 months prior to the GXR Mount A12 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX30 IS grades against the GXR Mount A12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS provides external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX30 IS against the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and GXR Mount A12 is 64 and 84 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and GXR Mount A12.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX30 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX30 IS will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.