Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Here is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Ricoh. The image resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is very similar but the CX3 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The CX3 was introduced 13 months prior to the GXR Mount A12 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the CX3 scores against the GXR Mount A12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the CX3 compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and GXR Mount A12 is 92 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX3 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older CX3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.