Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony ZV-E1

The following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony ZV-E1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the ZV-E1 (12MP) is fairly close but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was manufactured 14 years earlier than the ZV-E1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up versus the ZV-E1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Sony ZV-E1. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro comes with 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) and the Sony ZV-E1 has sizing of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the ZV-E1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and ZV-E1 is 77 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and ZV-E1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.