Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A850

Here is a complete overview of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A850, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and A850 (25MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The GXR Mount A12 was manufactured 16 months later than the A850 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 grades versus the A850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 provides external 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) and the Sony A850 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the A850.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and A850 is 84 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and A850.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A850 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer GXR Mount A12 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.