Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is pretty similar but the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SX40 HS was launched 2 months after the GXR Mount A12 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX40 HS grades versus the GXR Mount A12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS features outer 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) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Check the Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and GXR Mount A12 is 64 and 84 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and GXR Mount A12.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The SX40 HS has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging.