Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony QX1

Here is a complete assessment of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony QX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 4 years before the QX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the GXR Mount A12 grades against the QX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony QX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the QX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and QX1 is 84 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and QX1.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony QX1 to give you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.