Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX410 IS versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SX410 IS was announced 3 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX410 IS matches up against the GXR Mount A12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX410 IS versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX410 IS and the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and GXR Mount A12 is 80 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and GXR Mount A12.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX410 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX410 IS will deliver more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.