Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W570

On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony W570, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and W570 (16MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was released 14 months prior to the W570 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the W570 in regards to 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-W570. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has exterior dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony W570 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the W570.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and W570 is 77 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and W570.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W570 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.