Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W370
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W370 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony W370, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was manufactured within a month of the W370 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up versus the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W370 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sony W370
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | W370 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
W370 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro |
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Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony W370
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | W370 | |||
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Released | November 2009 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides external dimensions 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 W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the W370.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and W370 is 77 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and W370.
As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W370 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively.
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W370 Specifications
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-11-10 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 370.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 50mm (1x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.5 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 180 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 453g (1.00 pounds) | 179g (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $566 | $230 |