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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

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Imaging
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Features
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Ricoh CX5 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Ricoh CX5 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Ricoh. The image resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is fairly similar but the CX5 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The CX5 was revealed 11 months after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the CX5 matches up vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 CX5 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
LaunchedJuly 2011September 2010Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Ricoh CX5

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 CX5 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution920k920kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Ricoh CX5 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the CX5 versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX5 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer CX5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have liveview
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery (320 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than average in class (205g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average in class (140 grams)
flash built-in
low battery (320 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (140g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Ricoh CX5Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX5 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV GR Engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 180s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
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 All around 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 photographs
Type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $566