Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A290

Below is a complete comparison of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A290, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the A290 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was announced 15 months later than the A290 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up vs the A290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with exterior measurements 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 A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the A290.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and A290 is 84 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and A290.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A290 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GXR Mount A12 should have an advantage in sensor tech.