Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A200

Below, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony A200, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was introduced 17 months after the A200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of 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 A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up against the A200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features physical dimensions 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 Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and the A200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A200 is 77 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A200.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will have a benefit in sensor tech.