Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S950

Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony S950, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GXR Mount A12 was manufactured 2 years later than the S950 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up versus the S950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the S950.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and S950 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and S950.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent GXR Mount A12 provides an edge in sensor technology.