Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Ricoh. The image resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was released 21 months before the GXR Mount A12 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up against the GXR Mount A12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has got exterior measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and GXR Mount A12 is 77 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and GXR Mount A12.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be behind with regard to sensor technology.