Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

The following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Ricoh. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The CX1 was announced 3 years earlier than the GXR Mount A12 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the CX1 matches up vs the GXR Mount A12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX1 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the CX1 against the GXR Mount A12.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and GXR Mount A12 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and GXR Mount A12.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will give more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.