Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX220

The following is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX220, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was released 5 years earlier than the WX220 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the WX220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WX220 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WX220.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony WX220 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.