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

Below, we are matching up the Canon RP versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the RP (26MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the RP (Full frame) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The RP was unveiled 9 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the RP scores against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS RP & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The full galleries are viewable at Canon RP Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon RP enjoys exterior measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 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") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the RP compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the RP and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 70 and 77 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RP and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RP using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon RP will offer greater detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern RP will have an advantage in sensor tech.