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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony H300

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony H300 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 H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony H300 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony H300, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and H300 (20MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was introduced 5 years prior to the H300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the H300 with regard 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 H300

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro H300 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 H300 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
RevealedFebruary 2014November 2009Fresher by 51 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony H300

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro H300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony H300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the H300.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony H300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and H300 is 77 and 63 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and H300.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony H300 will render greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography information
Sony H300 Portrait photography information
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
40
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Street photography with Sony H300
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography details
Sony H300 Sports photography details
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sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
has tracking focus
good battery (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography info
Sony H300 Travel photography info
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built-in flash
not so great battery (320 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
56
good battery (350 shots)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (590g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Landscape photography with Sony H300
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has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 shots)
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good battery (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Vlogging with Sony H300
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
24
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony H300
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-11-10 2014-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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 50mm (1x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 gr (1.00 pounds) 590 gr (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 shots 350 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $566 $249