Reasons to choose GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Released in 2009, GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has about 371 mm² of sensor area, 12.3 MP effective resolution, and a 453 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
VS
Sensor area
371 mm²
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro371 mm²
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroMetricGXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
12.3 MPEffective pixels12.3 MP
23.6 × 15.7Sensor23.6 × 15.7
5.49 µmPixel pitch5.49 µm
30.12 µm²Pixel area30.12 µm²
3.32 MP/cm²Pixel density3.32 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
453 gWeight140 g
Internal storageStorageInternal storage
Lithium-Ion DB-100 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion DB-90 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 have the same sensor area. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has the lighter body. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 have the same effective resolution. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Released in 2010, GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has about 371 mm² of sensor area, 12.3 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.