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Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Announced March 2010
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Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX220 HS versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is pretty comparable but the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The SX220 HS was revealed 11 months after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX220 HS grades versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 SX220 HS GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011March 2010Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Canon SX220 HS

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC SX220 HS 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 SX220 HS GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX220 HS versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 96 and 85 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX220 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX220 HS will show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX220 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography information
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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manual focus
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography details
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (355 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX220 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competitors (355 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX220 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (355g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Canon SX220 HSRicoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon SX220 HS Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-02-07 2010-03-18
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 180 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 355 gr (0.78 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 410 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $399 $349