Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony HX30V

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony HX30V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR Mount A12 was announced 6 months prior to the HX30V and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 scores against the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sony HX30V 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).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the HX30V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and HX30V is 84 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and HX30V.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR Mount A12 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX30V will produce greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively.