Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Let's examine more in depth at the Epson R-D1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Epson and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was announced 6 years before the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the R-D1 matches up versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1 offers exterior measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check the Epson R-D1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the R-D1 and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 75 and 77 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro to produce extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.