Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX5

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony TX5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very comparable but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 18 months later than the TX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 grades vs the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has physical dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony TX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the TX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and TX5 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and TX5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher GXR Mount A12 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.