Canon SX420 IS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX420 IS versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX420 IS was launched 5 years after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX420 IS scores versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX420 IS against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX420 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX420 IS will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.