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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W530

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-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W530 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
  • Released November 2009
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W530 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W530, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was manufactured 14 months earlier than the W530 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both 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 W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades versus the W530 in regards 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 W530

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro W530 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 W530 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
LaunchedJanuary 2011November 2009Newer by 14 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony W530

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro W530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. 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") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the W530.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W530 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and W530 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and W530.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W530 will provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography features
Sony W530 Portrait photography features
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography highlights
Sony W530 Street photography highlights
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography information
Sony W530 Sports photography information
32
nice 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
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery life (320 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Travel photography with Sony W530
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built-in flash
bad battery life (320 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography advice
Sony W530 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (320 per charge)
33
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Vlogging with Sony W530
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
26
really wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony W530
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2009-11-10 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR engine III BIONZ
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 gr (1.00 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $566 $269