Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Here is a in depth comparison of the Pentax X90 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the X90 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The X90 was released 13 months before the GXR Mount A12 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the X90 scores versus the GXR Mount A12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X90 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the X90 compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and GXR Mount A12 is 69 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and GXR Mount A12.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The X90 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The older X90 will be behind in sensor technology.