Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is pretty similar but the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-11 was released 21 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SZ-11 matches up vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 offers external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 89 and 77 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ-11 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Olympus SZ-11 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SZ-11 provides an edge in sensor innovation.