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Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
80
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
44
Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Later Model is Canon SX510 HS
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Released March 2010
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Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon SX500 IS versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The SX500 IS was revealed 2 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX500 IS grades against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 SX500 IS GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
ReleasedAugust 2012March 2010Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Canon SX500 IS

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC SX500 IS 
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 SX500 IS GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS has got external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX500 IS versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 80 and 85 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX500 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX500 IS will produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SX500 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
high flash sync (1/1,600 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (355g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (195 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography factors
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (195 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
lighter than others in class (355g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (195 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging details
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging details
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (355 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISRicoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-08-21 2010-03-18
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 180 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1600 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lb) 355 gr (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 images 410 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $349