Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is relatively similar but the VG-160 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The VG-160 was manufactured 6 months after the GXR Mount A12 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the VG-160 matches up against the GXR Mount A12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-160 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has specifications of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-160 compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and GXR Mount A12 is 96 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VG-160 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus VG-160 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.