Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony RX1

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony RX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was introduced 4 years prior to the RX1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the RX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about 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") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony RX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the RX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and RX1 is 77 and 79 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and RX1.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1 will give extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.