Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony HX1

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony HX1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was manufactured 7 months after the HX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores against the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has outer dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony HX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the HX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and HX1 is 77 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and HX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will give you more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.