Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A330
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 50mm (F2.5) lens
- 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
- Launched November 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced May 2009
- Replaced the Sony A300

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A330 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony A330, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was announced 6 months after the A330 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the A330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A330 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sony A330
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | A330 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
A330 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony A330
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | A330 | |||
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Announced | November 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro comes with physical measurements 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 A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony A330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the A330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A330 is 77 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A330.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A330 Specifications
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2009-11-10 | 2009-05-18 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | GR engine III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 50mm (1x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 180 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 453g (1.00 pounds) | 529g (1.17 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 535 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 230 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $566 | $545 |