Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A300

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony A300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 3 years later than the A300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech 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 A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GXR Mount A12 grades against the A300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has outside measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony A300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the A300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and A300 is 84 and 64 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and A300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer GXR Mount A12 should have an edge in sensor tech.