Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh WG-M1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.