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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX300

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX300 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
  • Introduced November 2009
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Updated by Sony WX350
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX300 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony WX300, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was brought out 4 years before the WX300 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up against the WX300 with respect 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 WX300

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro WX300 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 WX300 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013November 2009Newer by 39 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony WX300

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro offers outside dimensions 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 WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the WX300.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WX300 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WX300.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX300 will give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
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has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (12MP)
36
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
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sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (166g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
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sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (320 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Travel photography with Sony WX300
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flash built-in
terrible battery life (320 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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lighter than others (166g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
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has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
terrible battery life (320 per charge)
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pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Vlogging with Sony WX300
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sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (166 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony WX300
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-11-10 2013-02-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 453 gr (1.00 lb) 166 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $566 $330