Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7S III
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7S III 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
- Revealed September 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Revealed July 2020
- Older Model is Sony A7S II
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Here is a extended assessment of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7S III, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is fairly close but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up against the A7S III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony A7S III
| GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | A7S III |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
| A7S III | GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2020 |  | September 2010 | Fresher by 119 months |
| Display type | Fully articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1440k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+520k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A7S III
| GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | A7S III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
See the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7S III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the A7S III.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A7S III is 88 and 61 respectively.
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A7S III.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 includes the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7S III Specifications
| Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sony Alpha A7S III |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-09-21 | 2020-07-21 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | GR Engine III | Bionz XR |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.5 | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 920k dot | 1,440k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.91x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 180s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic 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 | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 699 gr (1.54 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 85 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 2993 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 photographs | 600 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DB-90 | NP-FZ100 |
| 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 | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
| Storage slots | One | Two |
| Retail pricing | $566 | $3,499 |