Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony a5100

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was launched 4 years prior to the a5100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 grades versus the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 offers physical measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony a5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the a5100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and a5100 is 84 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and a5100.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony a5100 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.