Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony NEX-5N

In this article, we are matching up the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony NEX-5N, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was launched 23 months before the NEX-5N making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the NEX-5N for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features outer measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony NEX-5N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and the NEX-5N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NEX-5N is 77 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NEX-5N.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-5N to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be behind in sensor tech.