Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX710 HS was released 4 years after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX710 HS grades against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX710 HS versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX710 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX710 HS will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.