Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX150

Here, we will be matching up the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony WX150, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The GXR Mount A12 was revealed 6 months before the WX150 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GXR Mount A12 grades versus the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has external dimensions 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 WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the WX150.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and WX150 is 84 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and WX150.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR Mount A12 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX150 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.