Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony T99

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony T99, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was unveiled 8 months prior to the T99 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up versus the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has exterior measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony T99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the T99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and T99 is 77 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and T99.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony T99 will give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.