Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A350

Here is a extensive overview of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony A350, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was launched 18 months later than the A350 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up against the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has outside measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony A350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the A350.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A350 is 77 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A350.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A350 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro should have a benefit in sensor tech.