Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A380

The following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony A380, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was released 3 months after the A380 and they are of a similar generation. 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 A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the A380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro offers 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) whilst the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony A380 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the A380.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A380 is 77 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A380.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony A380 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.