Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A100

Here is a complete assessment of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the A100 (10MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was released 5 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has sizing of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the A100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and A100 is 84 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and A100.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern GXR Mount A12 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.