Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A33

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A33, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was unveiled 12 months after the A33 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. 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) whilst the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the A33.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and A33 is 84 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and A33.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony A33 to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern GXR Mount A12 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.