Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Ricoh WG-70

The following is a comprehensive review of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Ricoh WG-70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Ricoh. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and WG-70 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR Mount A12 was released 9 years before the WG-70 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the GXR Mount A12 scores versus the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with external 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) while the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the WG-70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and WG-70 is 84 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and WG-70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR Mount A12 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh WG-70 will give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.