Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX400 IS versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX400 IS grades versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS has outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has proportions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX400 IS versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX400 IS versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 81 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The SX400 IS comes with the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh tougher. The newer SX400 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.