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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony T90

Portability
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Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Revealed November 2009
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Released February 2009
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony T90 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony T90, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty close but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was released 9 months after the T90 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades vs the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sony T90

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro T90 
ReleasedNovember 2009February 2009Newer by 9 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 T90 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony T90

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro T90 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony T90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the T90.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony T90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and T90 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and T90.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier. The younger GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography details
Sony T90 Portrait photography details
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography features
Sony T90 Street photography features
62
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Sports photography with Sony T90
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
49
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (320 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (148 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography info
Sony T90 Landscape photography info
46
focusing manually
nice screen size (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
36
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging features
Sony T90 Vlogging features
20
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than others (148g)
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony T90
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-11-10 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $566 $259