Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is relatively similar but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The SX510 HS was launched 3 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX510 HS grades against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 80 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The SX510 HS uses the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The more modern SX510 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.