Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony G3

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony G3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was brought out 11 months later than the G3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro enjoys external 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 G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and the G3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and G3 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and G3.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.