Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony HX20V

Following is a extensive review of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony HX20V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The GXR Mount A12 was released 11 months prior to the HX20V so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GXR Mount A12 grades vs the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got outside 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 Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony HX20V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the HX20V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and HX20V is 84 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and HX20V.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR Mount A12 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX20V will result in more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.