Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX100V

In this article, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony TX100V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was announced 14 months prior to the TX100V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony TX100V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the TX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and TX100V is 77 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and TX100V.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony TX100V will produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.