Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX9

Here is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony TX9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty similar but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR Mount A12 was manufactured 14 months later than the TX9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the TX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has outer measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the TX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and TX9 is 84 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and TX9.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The more modern GXR Mount A12 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.