Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX200V

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX200V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was unveiled 3 years prior to the TX200V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. 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 TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores vs the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features external measurements 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 TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX200V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the TX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and TX200V is 77 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and TX200V.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX200V will deliver more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.