Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX50 HS versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is very similar but the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX50 HS was introduced 18 months after the GXR Mount A12 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX50 HS scores versus the GXR Mount A12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX50 HS versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and GXR Mount A12 is 65 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and GXR Mount A12.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The SX50 HS features the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The more modern SX50 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.