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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S980

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S980 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
  • Released November 2009
Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S980 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony S980, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very similar but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and S980 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was launched 9 months later than the S980 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the S980 in regards 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 S980

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro S980 
IntroducedNovember 2009February 2009Fresher by 9 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 S980 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony S980

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro S980 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features 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) whilst the Sony S980 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony S980 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the S980.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S980 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and S980 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and S980.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The younger GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography factors
Sony S980 Portrait photography factors
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography advice
Sony S980 Street photography advice
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography factors
Sony S980 Sports photography factors
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery power (320 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography information
Sony S980 Travel photography information
49
flash built-in
low battery power (320 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography info
Sony S980 Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery power (320 per charge)
27
focusing manually
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Vlogging camera
Sony S980 as a Vlogging camera
20
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony S980
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-10 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 453g (1.00 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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