Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony HX90V

Let's look closer at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony HX90V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The GXR Mount A12 was launched 4 years prior to the HX90V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GXR Mount A12 grades vs the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has external measurements 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 HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony HX90V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the HX90V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and HX90V is 84 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and HX90V.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX90V will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 is going to be behind in sensor technology.