Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W620

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W620, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very similar but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The GXR Mount A12 was introduced 5 months earlier than the W620 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GXR Mount A12 scores against the W620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the W620.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and W620 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and W620.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W620 will offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.