Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A230

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony A230, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the A230 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was manufactured 2 years later than the A230 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up vs the A230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony A230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the A230.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and A230 is 84 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and A230.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger GXR Mount A12 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.