Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A7S II

The following is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A7S II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is very close but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The GXR Mount A12 was manufactured 5 years prior to the A7S II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GXR Mount A12 scores against the A7S II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A7S II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the A7S II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and A7S II is 84 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and A7S II.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The GXR Mount A12 contains the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh harder. The more aged GXR Mount A12 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.