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Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX610 HS
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The SX600 HS was announced 3 years after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 SX600 HS GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2010More modern by 41 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Canon SX600 HS

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 SX600 HS 
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 SX600 HS GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has external dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX600 HS vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX600 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Canon SX600 HS will offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography information
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography information
43
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography features
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (140g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
40
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview feature
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (320 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (188g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
58
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
has built in flash
terrible battery (320 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX600 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
28
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average in class (140g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSRicoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-06 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ GR Engine III
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 surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II G (TFT) TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 180s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) -
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 320 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $249 $566