Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Zeiss ZX1

Below, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Zeiss ZX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 8 years earlier than the ZX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 grades against the ZX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has physical dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the ZX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and ZX1 is 84 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and ZX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR Mount A12 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will show greater detail having its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 will be behind in sensor technology.