Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is relatively close but the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-11 was revealed within a month of the GXR Mount A12 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SZ-11 matches up versus the GXR Mount A12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has proportions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-11 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and GXR Mount A12 is 89 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and GXR Mount A12.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-11 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus SZ-11 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.