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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-30

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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
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Imaging
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-30 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
  • Released November 2009
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-30, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and WG-30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was brought out 5 years before the WG-30 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades against the WG-30 with respect 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-30

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro WG-30 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 WG-30 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
LaunchedOctober 2014November 2009Newer by 59 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Ricoh WG-30

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro WG-30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the WG-30.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WG-30 is 77 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WG-30.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-30 will offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography info
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery (320 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography info
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built-in flash
low battery (320 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
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you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery (320 CIPA)
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
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somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Ricoh WG-30
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroRicoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Ricoh WG-30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2009-11-10 2014-10-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 grams (1.00 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $566 $428