Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A7S

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A7S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is very well matched but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR Mount A12 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the A7S which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the GXR Mount A12 scores versus the A7S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Alpha A7S. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the A7S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and A7S is 84 and 77 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and A7S.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The GXR Mount A12 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged GXR Mount A12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.