Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A350
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![Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Ricoh-GXR-GR-Lens-A12-28mm-F25.jpg)
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A350 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)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Revealed June 2008
- Renewed by Sony A380
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A350 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A350, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was unveiled 2 years after the A350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores vs the A350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony A350
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | A350 | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | ![]() | June 2008 | Newer by 28 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
A350 | GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A350
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | A350 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
Check the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the A350.
![Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A350 size comparison Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A350 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GXR-GR-Lens-A12-28mm-F2.5-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A350-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A350 is 88 and 62 respectively.
![Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GXR-GR-Lens-A12-28mm-F2.5-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A350-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A350.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony A350 to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-GXR-GR-Lens-A12-28mm-F2.5-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A350-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GXR-GR-Lens-A12-28mm-F2.5-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A350-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A350 Specifications
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-09-21 | 2008-06-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | GR Engine III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.5 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 180s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lbs) | 674g (1.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 595 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $566 | $600 |