Nikon P510 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon P510 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the P510 (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the P510 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The P510 was released 12 months later than the GXR Mount A12 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P510 matches up versus the GXR Mount A12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P510 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P510 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P510 has outer measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the P510 against the GXR Mount A12.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and GXR Mount A12 is 66 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P510 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon P510 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The younger P510 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.