Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A700

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony A700, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was released 24 months after the A700 making them a generation away from each other. Both 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 A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the A700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features outer 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 A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony A700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the A700.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A700 is 77 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A700.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.