Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon SX40 HS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is very comparable but the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The SX40 HS was introduced 12 months later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX40 HS matches up against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX40 HS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX40 HS and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 64 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The SX40 HS has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier. The younger SX40 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.