Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX400 IS scores against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS provides outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 81 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX400 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX400 IS will produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.