Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-5

Following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was released 15 months after the NEX-5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the GXR Mount A12 scores against the NEX-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in 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") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the NEX-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and NEX-5 is 84 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and NEX-5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony NEX-5 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GXR Mount A12 will have an advantage in sensor technology.