Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S2100

In this article, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony S2100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The GXR Mount A12 was released 20 months later than the S2100 making 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 S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 grades versus the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the S2100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and S2100 is 84 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and S2100.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The newer GXR Mount A12 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.