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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W230

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W230 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
  • Introduced November 2009
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W230 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W230, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very similar but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was announced 9 months after the W230 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sony W230

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro W230 
IntroducedNovember 2009February 2009Newer by 9 months
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 W230 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony W230

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro W230 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. 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") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the W230.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W230 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and W230 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and W230.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF simpler. The more recent GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography features
Sony W230 Portrait photography features
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography info
Sony W230 Street photography info
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Sports photography camera
Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (320 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
49
has built in flash
low battery power (320 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Landscape photography with Sony W230
46
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery power (320 CIPA)
36
manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging details
Sony W230 Vlogging details
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony W230
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-11-10 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 gr (1.00 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $566 $180