Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX5

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony WX5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The GXR Mount A12 was announced 14 months later than the WX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GXR Mount A12 scores against the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got 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 WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony WX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the WX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and WX5 is 84 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and WX5.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 contains the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer GXR Mount A12 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.