Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
- Launched September 2014
- Previous Model is Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1/9000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
- Launched August 2011

Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX60 HS versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

The SX60 HS was manufactured 3 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX60 HS matches up against the GXR Mount A12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
SX60 HS | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 38 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+2k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Canon SX60 HS
GXR Mount A12 | SX60 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
SX60 HS | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS has exterior dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX60 HS versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX60 HS versus the GXR Mount A12.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and GXR Mount A12 is 61 and 84 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and GXR Mount A12.
All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX60 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX60 HS will deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SX60 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-09-16 | 2011-08-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 922k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/9000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.4 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 9.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 650 grams (1.43 pounds) | 370 grams (0.82 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 127 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | 330 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | DB-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (5 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $549 | $349 |