Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is relatively similar but the CX6 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The CX6 was manufactured 2 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the CX6 matches up vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX6 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 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") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the CX6 and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 92 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX6 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent CX6 provides a benefit in sensor technology.