Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Launched September 2014
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Ricoh. The resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very comparable but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and WG-M1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was announced 5 years prior to the WG-M1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades vs the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Ricoh WG-M1
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | WG-M1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 115k | Sharper display (+805k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
WG-M1 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | November 2009 | Fresher by 58 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Ricoh WG-M1
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | WG-M1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the WG-M1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WG-M1 is 77 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WG-M1.
As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-M1 will provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-11-10 | 2014-09-12 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | GR engine III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 50mm (1x) | (1×) |
Max aperture | f/2.5 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 1.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 115k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 180s | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 453g (1.00 lbs) | 190g (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
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 photos | 350 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $566 | $2,000 |