Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A500

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the A500 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The GXR Mount A12 was launched 24 months later than the A500 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GXR Mount A12 grades vs the A500 with regard 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-A500. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the A500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and A500 is 84 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and A500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger GXR Mount A12 should have a benefit in sensor tech.