Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A390

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony A390, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was manufactured 8 months before the A390 which means that they are of a similar age. Each 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 A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades versus the A390 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro enjoys exterior dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony A390 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the A390.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A390 is 77 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A390.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony A390 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.