Canon G9 X vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon G9 X and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was released 6 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G9 X matches up versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G9 X has got outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 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") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon G9 X and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G9 X and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 92 and 77 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon G9 X will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher G9 X is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.