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Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(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
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 SX60 HS GXR Mount A12 
LaunchedSeptember 2014August 2011More modern by 38 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Canon SX60 HS

 GXR Mount A12 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 SX60 HS GXR Mount A12 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography info
56
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography details
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography details
56
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX60 HS
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
53
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
great max shutter speed (1/9,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX60 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
57
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography details
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography details
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging advice
62
relatively wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
26
very good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSRicoh GXR Mount A12
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