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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W730

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W730 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
  • Revealed November 2009
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W730 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W730, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and W730 (16MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was launched 4 years earlier than the W730 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores against the W730 with regard 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 W730

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro W730 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 W730 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
IntroducedJanuary 2013November 2009Newer by 38 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony W730

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro W730 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W730 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the W730.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and W730 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and W730.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W730 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography details
Sony W730 Portrait photography details
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Street photography with Sony W730
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average in class (122g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography features
Sony W730 Sports photography features
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (320 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography details
Sony W730 Travel photography details
49
has built in flash
not so great battery power (320 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
includes focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography factors
Sony W730 Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery power (320 per charge)
39
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging factors
Sony W730 Vlogging factors
20
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony W730
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-11-10 2013-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD display
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 speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453g (1.00 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 shots 240 shots
Type of battery 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $566 $138