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Canon R7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
64 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
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Canon EOS R7 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77 Imaging
52 Features
31 Overall
43

Canon R7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Announced May 2022
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Released November 2009
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Canon R7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon R7 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R7 was launched 12 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the R7 matches up against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

		

		

			
 R7 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
ReleasedMay 2022November 2009Fresher by 153 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k920kSharper display (+700k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Canon R7

		

		

			
 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro R7 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R7 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

		

		

			
 R7 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R7 offers physical measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
See the Canon R7 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the R7 against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
Canon R7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R7 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 64 and 77 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R7 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon R7 to render more detail utilizing its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern R7 provides an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Canon R7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Portrait photography camera
85
 focusing manually
 megapixel count excellent (33 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
55
 has manual focus
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 doesn't have liveview
 low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Canon R7 Street photography info
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography info
74
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 environment proofing
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 more heavy than average in class (612 grams)
62
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Sports photography camera
87
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (33 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 good battery (660 shots)
 supports phase detect auto focus
32
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 focal length is fixed (50mm)
 doesn't have liveview
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 bad battery life (320 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon R7 Travel photography information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography information
74
 good battery (660 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 megapixel count excellent (33MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 more heavy than average in class (612g)
49
 built-in flash
 bad battery life (320 per charge)
 low MP (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R7 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography advice
86
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (33 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 good battery (660 shots)
 two card slots
46
 has manual focus
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 focal length is fixed (50mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have liveview
 lack of image stabilization
 low MP (12MP)
 bad battery life (320 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R7
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
74
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (612 grams)
20
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon R7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Canon EOS R7Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon EOS R7 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-24 2009-11-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - GR engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 651 -
Lens
Lens support Canon RF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 50mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 35 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 180 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/3200 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 612g (1.35 lb) 453g (1.00 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 660 pictures 320 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Two Single
Retail cost $1,499 $566