Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-20
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 50mm (F2.5) lens
- 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
- Introduced November 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2014
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Ricoh WG-20, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and WG-20 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was launched 5 years earlier than the WG-20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades vs the WG-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Ricoh WG-20
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | WG-20 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
WG-20 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | November 2009 | Newer by 51 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Ricoh WG-20
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | WG-20 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro comes with physical measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and the WG-20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WG-20 is 77 and 93 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WG-20.
As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh WG-20 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be behind in sensor technology.
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Ricoh WG-20 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-11-10 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | GR engine III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 50mm (1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 180 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 453 gr (1.00 pounds) | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $566 | $370 |