Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX2 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The CX2 was unveiled 23 months before the GXR Mount A12 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the CX2 scores vs the GXR Mount A12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the CX2 versus the GXR Mount A12.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and GXR Mount A12 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and GXR Mount A12.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX2 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will provide more detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be behind in sensor innovation.