Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is pretty close but the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The SX40 HS was brought out 23 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX40 HS grades against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 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") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 64 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The SX40 HS uses the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF harder. The fresher SX40 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.