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

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.