Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Ricoh. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively close but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and WG-M1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The GXR Mount A12 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 scores against the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 features outside measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the WG-M1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and WG-M1 is 84 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and WG-M1.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR Mount A12 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh WG-M1 will result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 will be behind in sensor tech.