Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S980

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony S980, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very similar but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and S980 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was launched 9 months later than the S980 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the S980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features physical 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 S980 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony S980 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the S980.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and S980 is 77 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and S980.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The younger GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will have a benefit in sensor technology.