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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(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
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony RX1R
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony RX1R II Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony RX1R II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was manufactured 7 years prior to the RX1R II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades against the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sony RX1R II

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 RX1R II GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
IntroducedOctober 2015November 2009Fresher by 72 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k920kClearer screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony RX1R II

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro RX1R II 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the RX1R II.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and RX1R II is 77 and 78 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and RX1R II.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX1R II will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography factors
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography factors
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
85
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
high sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Street photography camera
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
73
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Sports photography camera
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
63
high sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography info
Sony RX1R II Travel photography info
49
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (320 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
59
high sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
more heavy than average (507g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography details
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (320 CIPA)
68
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
high sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging advice
Sony RX1R II Vlogging advice
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (507 grams)
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony RX1R II
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-11-10 2015-10-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR engine III BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5 f/2.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 14cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453g (1.00 lb) 507g (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3204
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $566 $3,300