Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX5

In this write-up, we are matching up the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony WX5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very well matched but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was launched 8 months before the WX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades against the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has got 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) while the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony WX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and the WX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WX5 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WX5.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.