Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony HX200V

Here is a complete overview of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony HX200V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The GXR Mount A12 was revealed 9 months earlier than the HX200V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the GXR Mount A12 grades versus the HX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 provides exterior measurements 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 Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony HX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the HX200V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and HX200V is 84 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and HX200V.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX200V will show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 will be behind in sensor technology.