Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus 6010 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is fairly comparable but the 6010 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The 6010 was launched 3 months prior to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 6010 grades vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6010 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 6010 against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 94 and 77 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The 6010 has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher.