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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
77
Imaging
51
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
92
Overall
78

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony ZV-E10 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 ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2021
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony ZV-E10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was launched 12 years earlier than the ZV-E10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores vs the ZV-E10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sony ZV-E10

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro ZV-E10 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 ZV-E10 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
LaunchedJuly 2021November 2009Fresher by 142 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony ZV-E10

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro ZV-E10 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution920k920kIdentical display resolution

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro offers exterior measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has measurements of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony ZV-E10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the ZV-E10.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and ZV-E10 is 77 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and ZV-E10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony ZV-E10 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images 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 ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony ZV-E10 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 ZV-E10
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (12MP)
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography info
61
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
81
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
good ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography highlights
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery (320 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (440 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Travel photography camera
49
flash built-in
low battery (320 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
88
better than average battery life (440 shots)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography details
46
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery (320 per charge)
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging highlights
20
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony ZV-E10
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSony ZV-E10
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sony ZV-E10
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-11-10 2021-07-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 150
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x1920
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453g (1.00 lb) 343g (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 440 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $566 $699