Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W290

Following is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony W290, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was manufactured 9 months after the W290 which means that they are 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 W290 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro comes with exterior 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) while the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the W290.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and W290 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and W290.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.