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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A450

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Introduced November 2009
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A450 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A450, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was revealed within a month of the A450 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores against the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sony A450

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro A450 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 A450 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony A450

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro A450 
AnnouncedNovember 2009January 2010Same age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has got external dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A450 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the A450.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A450 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A450 is 77 and 65 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A450.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony A450 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Portrait photography with Sony A450
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (12MP)
72
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Street photography with Sony A450
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography advice
Sony A450 Sports photography advice
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (320 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery life (1,050 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography info
Sony A450 Travel photography info
49
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
60
good battery life (1,050 shots)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography advice
Sony A450 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (1,050 per charge)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging details
Sony A450 Vlogging details
20
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony A450
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-11-10 2010-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 453g (1.00 lbs) 560g (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 769
Other
Battery life 320 shots 1050 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $566 $1,241