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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(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
Ricoh WG-20
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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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 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper 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 
LaunchedFebruary 2014November 2009Newer 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 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (12 megapixels)
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography advice
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sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
bad battery life (320 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
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flash built-in
bad battery life (320 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (320 shots)
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging features
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sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Ricoh WG-20
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroRicoh WG-20
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