Nikon P610 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon P610 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the P610 (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the P610 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The P610 was unveiled 3 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the P610 grades vs the GXR Mount A12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P610 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P610 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P610 enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P610 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the P610 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and GXR Mount A12 is 65 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P610 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P610 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon P610 will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer P610 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.