Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-5R

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was revealed 13 months before the NEX-5R making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the NEX-5R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony NEX-5R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the NEX-5R.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and NEX-5R is 84 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and NEX-5R.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-5R to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.