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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S2000

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S2000 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
  • Launched November 2009
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S2000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very comparable but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was brought out at a similar time to the S2000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up against the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sony S2000

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro S2000 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 S2000 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony S2000

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro S2000 
AnnouncedNovember 2009January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides outer dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S2000 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 vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the S2000.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and S2000 is 77 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and S2000.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography features
Sony S2000 Portrait photography features
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (12MP)
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography features
Sony S2000 Street photography features
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography features
Sony S2000 Sports photography features
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery life (320 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography information
Sony S2000 Travel photography information
49
flash built-in
low battery life (320 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery life (320 per charge)
27
screen is a good size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging highlights
Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
20
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony S2000
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-11-10 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR engine III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/2.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 gr (1.00 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $566 $225