Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus VG-110 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is very comparable but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The VG-110 was introduced 16 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the VG-110 grades against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VG-110 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-110 vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 97 and 77 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

All in all, both cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The VG-110 offers the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The fresher VG-110 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.