Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is relatively similar but the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The SX220 HS was revealed 16 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 96 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The SX220 HS has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The newer SX220 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.