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

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.

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.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony H300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sony H300
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | H300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
H300 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | November 2009 | Fresher by 51 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony H300
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | H300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony H300 Specifications
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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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 |