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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony a5000

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Launched November 2009
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Replacement is Sony a5100
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony a5000 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony a5000, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was revealed 5 years earlier than the a5000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades vs the a5000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sony a5000

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro a5000 
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 a5000 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
IntroducedJanuary 2014November 2009Fresher by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony a5000

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro a5000 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony a5000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and the a5000.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and a5000 is 77 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and a5000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony a5000 to offer extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography advice
Sony a5000 Portrait photography advice
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
70
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Street photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Street photography camera
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Sports photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Sports photography camera
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery pack (320 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
59
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (420 CIPA)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography highlights
Sony a5000 Travel photography highlights
49
flash built-in
low battery pack (320 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
78
good battery life (420 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography details
Sony a5000 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (420 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging features
Sony a5000 Vlogging features
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
32
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony a5000
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSony Alpha a5000
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sony Alpha a5000
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-11-10 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor GR engine III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 grams (1.00 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1089
Other
Battery life 320 images 420 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $566 $448