Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX1

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony WX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR Mount A12 was introduced 2 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the GXR Mount A12 grades against the WX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony WX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the WX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and WX1 is 84 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and WX1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GXR Mount A12 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.