Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony NEX-C3

Here is a extensive review of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony NEX-C3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was manufactured 21 months before the NEX-C3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the NEX-C3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony NEX-C3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the NEX-C3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NEX-C3 is 77 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony NEX-C3 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.