Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Ricoh WG-6

Below is a thorough overview of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Ricoh WG-6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and WG-6 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GXR Mount A12 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GXR Mount A12 grades versus the WG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Ricoh WG-6. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has physical dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Ricoh WG-6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the WG-6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and WG-6 is 84 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and WG-6.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR Mount A12 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh WG-6 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.