Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S2000

Let's look closer at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony S2000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty close but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The GXR Mount A12 was announced 20 months later than the S2000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up versus the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 provides physical 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 S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony S2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the S2000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and S2000 is 84 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and S2000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern GXR Mount A12 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.