Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A100

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A100, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the A100 (10MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was manufactured 3 years after the A100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores against the A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides outer dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony A100 has proportions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the A100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A100 is 77 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.