Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A65

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A65, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was introduced 3 months prior to the A65 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the GXR Mount A12 scores versus the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. 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) while the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the A65.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and A65 is 84 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and A65.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A65 to offer extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.