Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX730 HS versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX730 HS was brought out 6 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SX730 HS matches up against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS has outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Canon SX730 HS versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX730 HS against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX730 HS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX730 HS will give you extra detail having its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.