Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 50mm (F2.5) lens
- 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
- Introduced November 2009
Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
CX1 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Ricoh CX1
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | CX1 | |||
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Introduced | November 2009 | February 2009 | Fresher by 8 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
CX1 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison
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).
Look at the Ricoh CX1 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model | Ricoh CX1 | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-02-19 | 2009-11-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | GR engine III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 50mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/2.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 180 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 180 grams (0.40 lbs) | 453 grams (1.00 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-70 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $299 | $566 |