Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony HX9V

On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony HX9V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR Mount A12 was revealed within a month of the HX9V and 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 HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GXR Mount A12 scores against the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 enjoys 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 HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the HX9V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and HX9V is 84 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and HX9V.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR Mount A12 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX9V will produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.