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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7c

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7c 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7c Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7c, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was revealed 11 years before the A7c and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores versus the A7c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony A7c

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 A7c GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
LaunchedSeptember 2020September 2010More recent by 121 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A7c

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 A7c 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with outside 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 A7c has sizing of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7c in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the A7c.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A7c is 88 and 78 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A7c.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7c will deliver more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography information
Sony A7c Portrait photography information
58
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
79
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Street photography with Sony A7c
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (140 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Sports photography with Sony A7c
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (320 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
88
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (740 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7c as a Travel photography camera
59
lighter than competition (140g)
built-in flash
bad battery power (320 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
86
great battery power (740 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7c Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (320 shots)
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery power (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
28
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (140 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
86
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A7c
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Alpha A7c
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-09-21 2020-09-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5 -
Amount of lenses - 122
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 509g (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 740 photographs
Battery form 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $566 $1,800