Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7R
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28mm (F2.5) lens
- 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
- Launched September 2010
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Launched February 2014
- Updated by Sony A7R II
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7R Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7R, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was revealed 4 years prior to the A7R which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the A7R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7R Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony A7R
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | A7R |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
A7R | GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | September 2010 | Newer by 41 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 920k | Crisper screen (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A7R
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | A7R | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).
See the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the A7R.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A7R is 88 and 78 respectively.
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A7R.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R will resolve extra detail because of its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7R Specifications
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sony Alpha A7R | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sony Alpha A7R |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-09-21 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | GR Engine III | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 7360 x 4912 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.5 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 180 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 465 gr (1.03 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 95 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2746 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | 340 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-90 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $566 | $1,898 |