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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7R

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(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
Sony A7R
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony A7R

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 A7R GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
LaunchedFebruary 2014September 2010Newer by 41 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k920kCrisper 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 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7R size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
84
has manual focus
great MP (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Street photography with Sony A7R
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (140 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competitors (465 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
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nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery life (340 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography features
Sony A7R Travel photography features
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lighter than competition (140 grams)
built-in flash
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
70
lighter than competitors (465g)
weather proof
great MP (36 megapixels)
low battery life (340 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Landscape photography with Sony A7R
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focusing manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
low battery pack (320 shots)
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has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
great MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
low battery life (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R as a Vlogging camera
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has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (140g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
lighter than competitors (465 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A7R
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Alpha A7R
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