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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A35

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Launched November 2009
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A33
  • Renewed by Sony A37
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A35 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony A35, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and A35 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was launched 22 months prior to the A35 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both 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 A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades versus the A35 in terms 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 A35

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 A35 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
LaunchedSeptember 2011November 2009Fresher by 22 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony A35

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro A35 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro enjoys outside 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) and the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony A35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the A35.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A35 is 77 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A35.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A35 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Portrait photography with Sony A35
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography factors
Sony A35 Street photography factors
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (415g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Sports photography with Sony A35
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery power (320 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
terrible battery (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography details
Sony A35 Travel photography details
49
built-in flash
low battery power (320 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
59
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography information
Sony A35 Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (320 per charge)
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (440 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging info
Sony A35 Vlogging info
20
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
lighter than others in class (415g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony A35
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sony SLT-A35
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-11-10 2011-09-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 gr (1.00 lbs) 415 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 440 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $566 $598