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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh CX4 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2010
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
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh CX4 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Ricoh. The image resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the CX4 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The CX4 was manufactured within a month of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the CX4 scores against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 CX4 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Ricoh CX4

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 CX4 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
ReleasedAugust 2010September 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution920k920kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX4 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the CX4 compared to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX4 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (140 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography highlights
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (320 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average (205g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (140g)
built-in flash
low battery pack (320 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
low battery pack (320 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging info
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
28
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (140g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Ricoh CX4Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX4 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-08-19 2010-09-21
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV GR Engine III
Sensor type BSI-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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 180s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $211 $566