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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX1

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Launched November 2009
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was released 4 months later than the WX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades versus the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sony WX1

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro WX1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 WX1 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony WX1

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro WX1 
RevealedNovember 2009August 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the WX1.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WX1 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WX1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography details
Sony WX1 Portrait photography details
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (12MP)
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography highlights
Sony WX1 Street photography highlights
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography factors
Sony WX1 Sports photography factors
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
low battery life (320 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Travel photography with Sony WX1
49
built-in flash
low battery life (320 shots)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (149g)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX1 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
low battery life (320 CIPA)
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
20
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (149g)
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony WX1
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2009-11-10 2009-08-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 grams (1.00 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $566 $149