Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony T900

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony T900, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is very comparable but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was manufactured 9 months after the T900 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has got outside measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony T900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the T900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and T900 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and T900.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.