Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX740 HS was brought out 7 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX740 HS scores vs the GXR Mount A12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS has got outside 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 Mount A12 has proportions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX740 HS versus the GXR Mount A12.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and GXR Mount A12 is 88 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and GXR Mount A12.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX740 HS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX740 HS will provide you with extra detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.