Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Let's look closer at the Ricoh GR II and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GR II was manufactured 3 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GR II grades vs the GXR Mount A12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR II and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR II enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements 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 GR II and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GR II compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and GXR Mount A12 is 89 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and GXR Mount A12.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh GR II to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer GR II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.