Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The SX740 HS was brought out 7 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX740 HS scores against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS has got outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while 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") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX740 HS vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX740 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX740 HS will provide greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.