Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W550

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony W550, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is pretty close but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was revealed 20 months prior to the W550 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades against the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has got external 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) and the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony W550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the W550.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and W550 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and W550.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W550 will result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.