Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX410 IS was unveiled 4 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX410 IS scores versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS has external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 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).

Examine the Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX410 IS vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX410 IS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX410 IS will produce greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.