Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.