Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W530
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W530 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
- Released November 2009
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W530 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sony W530
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | W530 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
W530 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | November 2009 | Newer by 14 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony W530
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | W530 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W530 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W530 Specifications
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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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 |