Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX5 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Ricoh. The resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is pretty close but the CX5 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The CX5 was announced within a month of the GXR Mount A12 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the CX5 grades vs the GXR Mount A12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX5 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the CX5 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and GXR Mount A12 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and GXR Mount A12.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX5 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.