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

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony NEX-5R, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was released 3 years earlier than the NEX-5R which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores against the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and the NEX-5R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NEX-5R is 77 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NEX-5R.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony NEX-5R to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.