Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX200V
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Announced January 2012
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX200V Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX200V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was unveiled 3 years prior to the TX200V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores vs the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX200V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sony TX200V
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | TX200V | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
TX200V | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | November 2009 | Fresher by 27 months | |
Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 920k | Sharper display (+310k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony TX200V
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | TX200V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features external measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX200V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the TX200V.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and TX200V is 77 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and TX200V.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX200V will deliver more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-11-10 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | GR engine III | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 50mm (1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 180s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 453 gr (1.00 pounds) | 129 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 pictures | 220 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $566 | $500 |