Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A580

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A580, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and A580 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was released 3 months later than the A580 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 grades vs the A580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has 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 A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the A580.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and A580 is 84 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and A580.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony A580 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.