Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A450

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A450, former being 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 A450 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was revealed within a month of the A450 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores against the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has got external 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 A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the A450.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A450 is 77 and 65 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A450.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony A450 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.