Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX410 IS was brought out 3 years after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX410 IS matches up against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS features exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX410 IS and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 80 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX410 IS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX410 IS will offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.