Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S2100

On this page, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony S2100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively close but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was revealed very close to the S2100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up versus the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features outer measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the S2100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and S2100 is 77 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and S2100.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro offers the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult.