Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony RX100 V

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony RX100 V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The GXR Mount A12 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GXR Mount A12 grades against the RX100 V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with outer dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the RX100 V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and RX100 V is 84 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR Mount A12 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 V will give you more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.