Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Below, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Ricoh. The image resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is very similar but the CX6 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The CX6 was unveiled 4 months after the GXR Mount A12 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the CX6 matches up versus the GXR Mount A12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has specifications of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the CX6 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and GXR Mount A12 is 92 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and GXR Mount A12.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX6 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.