Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX60 HS was launched 4 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX60 HS grades against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS comes with outer dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX60 HS versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 61 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX60 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX60 HS will render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SX60 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.