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

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Introduced November 2009
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Ricoh. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was launched 6 years prior to the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro WG-5 GPS 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

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

 WG-5 GPS GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
RevealedFebruary 2015November 2009Fresher by 63 months

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

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro WG-5 GPS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

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

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. 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 WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the WG-5 GPS.

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

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WG-5 GPS is 77 and 90 respectively.

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

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

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography advice
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (12 megapixels)
41
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography information
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (320 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography advice
49
has built in flash
not so great battery life (320 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than others (236g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 per charge)
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
20
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than others (236g)
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroRicoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2009-11-10 2015-02-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 grams (1.00 pounds) 236 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $566 $500