Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A7R III

The following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A7R III, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was announced 9 years before the A7R III which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores vs the A7R III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Sony Alpha A7R III. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro offers outside measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A7R III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the A7R III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A7R III is 77 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A7R III.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R III will give you extra detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.