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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W830

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W830 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
  • Released November 2009
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W830 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony W830, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and W830 (20MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was launched 5 years prior to the W830 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the W830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sony W830

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro W830 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 W830 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
RevealedJanuary 2014November 2009More recent by 50 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony W830

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro W830 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro enjoys exterior measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony W830 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the W830.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and W830 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and W830.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W830 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (12MP)
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Street photography with Sony W830
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography details
Sony W830 Sports photography details
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sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (320 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography highlights
Sony W830 Travel photography highlights
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flash built-in
bad battery life (320 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
67
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Landscape photography with Sony W830
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manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (320 per charge)
41
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Vlogging with Sony W830
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony W830
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2009-11-10 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor GR engine III Bionz
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453g (1.00 lb) 122g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $566 $128