Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A7c

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony A7c, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was unveiled 12 years earlier than the A7c which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores against the A7c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Sony Alpha A7c. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides physical measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the A7c.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A7c is 77 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A7c.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7c will give extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.