Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX66

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony TX66, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR Mount A12 was revealed 6 months before the TX66 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the TX66 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 offers outer 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 TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the TX66.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and TX66 is 84 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and TX66.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX66 will offer greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively.