Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Pentax X90 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is pretty well matched but the X90 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The X90 was unveiled 8 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the X90 scores vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 provides outer measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X90 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the X90 versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 69 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The X90 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The newer X90 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.