Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A380

Let's look closer at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony A380, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was manufactured 24 months later than the A380 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 grades against the A380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 enjoys outside measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony A380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the A380.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and A380 is 84 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and A380.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A380 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern GXR Mount A12 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.