Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is pretty similar but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The GXR Mount A12 was revealed 13 months later than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GXR Mount A12 scores vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has exterior dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 84 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer GXR Mount A12 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.