Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony RX1

Here is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony RX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR Mount A12 was released 18 months earlier than the RX1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the GXR Mount A12 scores vs the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 features outside dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the RX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and RX1 is 84 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and RX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX1 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.