Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Below is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both created by Ricoh. The image resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G700SE (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The G700SE was manufactured 12 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G700SE matches up against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE offers outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G700SE compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 88 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The G700SE provides the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The more modern G700SE should have an edge in sensor technology.