Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
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Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
- Announced February 2023
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 50mm (F2.5) lens
- 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
- Launched November 2009

Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview
Below is a complete review of the Canon R8 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

The R8 was announced 13 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon R8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the R8 grades versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R8 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are available at Canon R8 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
R8 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Launched | February 2023 | ![]() | November 2009 | More recent by 162 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+700k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Canon R8
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | R8 |
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Common features in the Canon R8 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
R8 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon R8 has got outer dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R8 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the R8 versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R8 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 71 and 77 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R8 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R8 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon R8 will provide greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer R8 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications
Canon EOS R8 | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon EOS R8 | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2023-02-08 | 2009-11-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | GR engine III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 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 resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 102400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 1053 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon RF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 50mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 37 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.00" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,620k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 180 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 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 PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 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 PCM | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 461g (1.02 pounds) | 453g (1.00 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 93 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3295 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 shots | 320 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Single UHS-II SD card slot | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $1,499 | $566 |