Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX740 HS versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The SX740 HS was manufactured 6 years later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS features physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and 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") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX740 HS versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 88 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX740 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX740 HS will offer you greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.