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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2009
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Released September 2010
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The CX1 was released 19 months earlier than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the CX1 grades versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 CX1 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Ricoh CX1

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 CX1 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2009More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 CX1 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution920k920kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX1 provides external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX1 vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older CX1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography advice
25
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography details
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (140g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
low battery life (320 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
59
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count low (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
lighter than others (140g)
flash built-in
low battery life (320 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography features
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery life (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
28
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (140 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Ricoh CX1Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Company Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX1 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-02-19 2010-09-21
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV GR Engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 180 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-70 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $299 $566