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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced May 2016
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The SX620 HS was manufactured 4 years after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX620 HS grades against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 SX620 HS GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
IntroducedMay 2016February 2012Newer by 52 months
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Canon SX620 HS

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 SX620 HS GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX620 HS and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX620 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Canon SX620 HS will produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography details
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competition in class (182g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
62
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSRicoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-05-10 2012-02-02
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 180 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 550 gr (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 295 shots 400 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $279 $871