Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and they are both offered by Ricoh. The resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is fairly comparable but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was announced 4 months prior to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro enjoys outer dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 77 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.