Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX70 HS was manufactured 8 years after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX70 HS scores versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS has got physical dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX70 HS versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 63 and 88 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX70 HS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX70 HS will offer you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.