Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Below, we will be evaluating the Ricoh CX1 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Ricoh. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The CX1 was announced 8 months prior to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the CX1 grades versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the CX1 vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 93 and 77 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX1 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will provide more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older CX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.