Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A55

In this article, we are contrasting the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony A55, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and A55 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was announced 9 months prior to the A55 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up versus the A55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro enjoys exterior measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and the A55.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A55 is 77 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A55.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony A55 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be behind with regard to sensor technology.