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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A390

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 DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A390 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 A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Older Model is Sony A380
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A390 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony A390, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was introduced 2 months later than the A390 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the A390 in relation to 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 A390

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 A390 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 A390 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A390

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 A390 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010July 2010Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony A390 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the A390.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A390 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A390.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A390 to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A390 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 A390 Portrait photography information
57
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography features
Sony A390 Street photography features
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (140 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography info
Sony A390 Sports photography info
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery power (320 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Travel photography with Sony A390
58
lighter than competitors (140 grams)
flash built-in
bad battery power (320 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
53
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (230 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography info
Sony A390 Landscape photography info
47
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery power (320 shots)
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
terrible battery life (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging factors
Sony A390 Vlogging factors
28
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (140g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A390
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-09-21 2010-07-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 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 speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 549g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 607
Other
Battery life 320 images 230 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $566 $500