Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A55

Here, we are matching up the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A55, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and A55 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was released 12 months later than the A55 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GXR Mount A12 grades against the A55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony SLT-A55. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 provides outer measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Sony A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the A55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and A55 is 84 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and A55.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A55 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern GXR Mount A12 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.