Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony HX5

Lets look closer at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony HX5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is very well matched but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR Mount A12 was unveiled 14 months after the HX5 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up versus the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 features outer dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony HX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the HX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and HX5 is 84 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and HX5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR Mount A12 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern GXR Mount A12 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.