Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SX500 IS was unveiled 7 months later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX500 IS matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has sizing of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX500 IS against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 80 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The SX500 IS contains the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more modern SX500 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.