Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Its time to look closer at the Kodak S-1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the S-1 (Four Thirds) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The S-1 was introduced 4 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S-1 grades vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Pixpro S-1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are available at Kodak S-1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak S-1 has got external measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak S-1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S-1 versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 88 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S-1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Kodak S-1 will result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern S-1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.