Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S930

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony S930, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively close but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was introduced 11 months later than the S930 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features exterior measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony S930 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the S930.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and S930 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and S930.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.