Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A290

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony A290, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the A290 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was unveiled 7 months prior to the A290 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up versus the A290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has physical measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony A290 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the A290.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A290 is 77 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A290.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony A290 to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.