Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX220

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The GXR Mount A12 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WX220 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GXR Mount A12 scores vs the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 offers 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 WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the WX220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and WX220 is 84 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and WX220.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR Mount A12 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX220 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.