Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-70
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(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
- Launched November 2009
(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
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2020
- Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Ricoh WG-70, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and WG-70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was launched 11 years before the WG-70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both 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-70 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up versus the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Ricoh WG-70
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | WG-70 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
WG-70 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | November 2009 | More recent by 124 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Ricoh WG-70
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | WG-70 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides physical measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and the WG-70.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WG-70 is 77 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WG-70.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. 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-70 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model type | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Ricoh WG-70 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-11-10 | 2020-02-04 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 370.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 50mm (1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 180s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | On, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 453g (1.00 pounds) | 193g (0.43 pounds) |
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 Overall 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 shots | 300 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $566 | $280 |